Curry plant / Italian strawflower / Immortelle
Curry plant / Italian strawflower / Immortelle
Helichrysum italicum
Plant family
Daisy family (Asteraceae)
Season Overview
Propagating
Planting
Harvest
Harvest
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F
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1ST YEAR
FOLLOWING YEARS
Details
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Dry
Soil
Light (sandy)
Nutrient requirement
Low
Light germinator
Seeding distance
70 cm
Row spacing
70 cm
Seeding depth
0.5 cm
Instructions
Description
Curry herb is also known as Italian strawflower and belongs to the daisy family (Asteraceae). It tastes and smells like curry but is not part of the traditional spice mix. Also used as a medicinal herb. Forms silvery-gray, needle-shaped leaves with golden-yellow flowers from June to September.
Origin:
Mediterranean
Growing tips
Propagation is by seed (and also possible by cuttings (non-woody, without flowering) from existing plants). Germination at 18°C after 10-14 days. Regularly cut back and defoliate. Protect from cold temperatures in winter, only conditionally hardy. Harvesting is best done before flowering and by cutting off whole shoots.
Antagonistic Plants
No antagonistic plants
Diseases
Root Rot
Pests
No pests
