Helichrysum stoechas is a perennial growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 1 m (3ft 3in). It is hardy to zone (UK) 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Water regularly in the first weeks. Try to avoid watering on sunny afternoons to minimize the amount of moisture lost to evaporation. If your plant is in a pot, check the top soil in the pot either by looking at it or touching it with your finger.
From early spring to late summer, you have to pay for it with organic fertilizers, not only because it has medicinal properties that we will see now, but also because it is a way to take care of the environment.There is a wide variety: (for sale here), compost, manure, etc.
Medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline)
Requires a light well-drained soil in a sunny sheltered position[1, 200]. Intolerant of excessive moisture[1]. Established plants are drought resistant[190]. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to about -10°c[200].
Helichrysum stoechas, known as Mediterranean strawflower, curry plant, or eternal flower, is an annual or perennial shrub (depending on locale) that prefers dry, rocky and sandy areas. It can grow up to 120 centimeters (47 inches) in height, and spreads over 1 square meter (3 feet 3 inches) in area.
