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Curry

Helichrysum italicum

Called the curry plant because of the strong smell of its silver/white leaves, which can be used in salads and cooked food. Stems are woody at the base. The clusters of yellow flowers are produced in summer and can be used for teas or dried.

Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage Color
Gray
Soil Moisture
Well-Drained
Attributes
Container
Culinary
Fragrant
Heat Tolerant
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Fall
Spring
Summer
Bloom Time
July - August
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Curry

It grows on dry, rocky or sandy ground.