Curry Plant
Helichrysum italicum
likes it warm and dry. It is native to Turkey and thrives on sunny slopes where it attracts beneficial insects to its unusual flowers.
Its name curry plant comes from it’s curry like fragrance, which is great for fragrance oils or potpourri
Helichrysum italicum, commonly known as the Curry plant, immortelle, or Italian strawflower, is a species of flowering plants in the Asteraceae family. This beauty grows mostly in dry, sandy, or rocky ground settings so it is native to several regions of the Mediterranean.
Curry plants are highly popular worldwide not only for their adorable bushy appearance but also their versatility and easy-going style. An interesting fact about these herbs is that they retain their vibrant color even after picking. Many people use them as cut flowers and they are one of our favorites for creating various dried flower arrangements.
These shrubs look absolutely gorgeous outdoors in beds and borders, prairie planting, gravel and rock gardens, or Mediterranean, city, cottage, and coastal gardens. Moreover, like most herbs, they make for superb potted plants in various indoor decorations.
.full sun
Well drained soil
Zones 8-11
Drought tolerant.