Full Sun
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Tender
H4-H2
RHS hardiness
-10°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
50cm | Max | 1m |
30cm | Min | 50cm |
1 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Strawflower Overview
Helichrysum patulum is an everlasting, a branched shrub that grows into a rounded, sprawling shape, much wider than it's height. It's natural habitat is coastal scrubland on sandy flats and south-facing slopes.
Common problems with Strawflower
Generally trouble free
Strawflower Companion Plants
Plant along with fynbos species like buchu.
How to harvest Strawflower
Cut branches as needed.
How to propagate Strawflower
Seed
Sow seed in spring and keep moist.
Cuttings
Root heel or semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Special features of Strawflower
Drought resistant
Once established the plant can go long periods with minimal water.
Repels harmful insects
Another shrub often used as bedding material, because of the soft nature, but it will also repel fleas and mosquitoes.
Attractive flowers
Pot plant
Attracts bees
Pioneer
Other uses of Strawflower
Medicinal
Used to treat a variety of ailments including asthma, bladder infections, gynaecological disorders, backache, angina pectoris and other cardiac problems, fatigue, stress, hypertension and influenza.