curry plant
Helichrysum italicum
USDA zones8 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Curry plant (Helichrysum italicum) is an herb for borders, containers, and xeriscape gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun and dry, loamy or chalky soil. It stays evergreen and has fragrant foliage, so it adds texture all year. It grows 12 to 24 inches tall and spreads 24 to 36 inches wide. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything.
Pairs well with Lavender cotton, Creeping thyme, and Hidcote lavender.