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Helichrysum Species, Strawflower

Helichrysumchionosphaerum

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Helichrysum (hel-ih-KRY-sum)
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Synonym
Gnaphalium chionosphaerum
Helichrysum pondoense
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer
Succulent
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
By simple layering
By stooling or mound layering
Seed Collecting

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Regional
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