Helichrysum, Strawflower 'Ruby Cluster'

Helichrysum

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Helichrysum (hel-ih-KRY-sum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Aliso Viejo, California

Clayton, California

El Cajon, California

Livermore, California

San Leandro, California

Seaside, California

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Lyndonville, New York

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Gardener's Notes:

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Lyndonville, NY | October 2004 | negative

Large clusters of dried plant next to swimming pool(inground)were resposible for yellow pigment being deposited in pool and coating botto...Read More

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Northern California, CA | March 2004 | positive

Ruby reb buds open to a white straw flower with bright yellow centers. Frost tender perennial in 9b, annual in colder zones.

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