strawflower
Helichrysum heldreichii
USDA zones9 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Yellow-orange
Notes
Strawflower (Helichrysum heldreichii) is a perennial for borders, rock gardens, and containers. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average soil. It is drought tolerant, so it suits low-care spots. Yellow-orange flowers open in late spring on plants that reach 24 to 36 inches tall and wide.
Pairs well with Lemon Coral sedum, Bougainvillea, and Asian mint.
Native range
Crete.