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Silver Curry Bush (Helichrysum)

Helichrysum tianshanicum

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ZONES  6-9 | Good to grow! Zone
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Silver Curry Bush is a small growing evergreen plant from Western China that has clusters of yellow yarrow-like flowers and bright white foliage. It thrives in dry, hot conditions and is very cold tolerant. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).

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Description

18-24" tall x 30-36" wide. A fabulous, recent introduction to American horticulture, Silver Curry bush hails from the distant and very cold Tian Shan Mountains on the border between Kazakhstan and western China. The fine textured, evergreen foliage is pure white in bright sun; it’s the plant’s most attractive feature. When brushed, the leaves give off the pleasant scent of curry. The small yellow yarrow-like flowers appear in mid-summer but aren’t very showy. This is a plant that thrives in extreme conditions thriving in hot, dry sites with cold winters. Yet it does extremely well in the mild climate of the Pacific Northwest. A very versatile small shrub! Cut back by a foot every 3 to 4 years to re-invigorate it and give it a compact shape. Low fertility, well-drained soil. Plant with Lavender and Russian sage.

Planting & Care

Helichrysum tianshanicum (Silver Curry Bush) is a large genus of plants native to southern Africa, Asia and Australia. Helichrysum tianshanicum has strong curry-scented foliage that is not browsed by deer or rabbits.

Preferred growing conditions:

  • Grow in most any soil type, including dry clay.
  • It prefers a full sun exposure.
  • Water transplants regularly for the first growing season and provide drier conditions once established.
  • Deadheading will prolong blooming.
  • Fertilize lightly in the fall with Yum Yum Mix.

Special Comments:

  • Helichrysum tianshanicum is a very tough, evergreen shrub that benefits from a light shearing when flowering is finished.
  • Cut back any winter-damaged tips in mid-spring.
  • Do not divide the plant; leave it undisturbed once established.
  • Great companion plant for Russian Sage (Perovskia).

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Key Features

Advantages

  • Evergreen
  • Low Maintenance
  • Fragrant
  • Rock Gardens
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun

Bloom Time

Early to late summer

Additional information

Planting Time

  • Spring / Summer

Soil Moisture

  • Waterwise

Water Tolerance

Low-Water

Soil Type

  • Average Soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Low Fertility Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil

Mature Height

18-24" tall

Mature Spread

30-36" wide

Growing Zones

  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9

Ideal Region

  • Hot Desert
  • Pacific Northwest
  • Southwest
  • West

Non-GMO

No

Ships As

Potted Plant
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