Strawflower

Helichrysum Orientale

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Overview

The Nana, Helichrysum orientale, is a perennial that thrives in USDA zones 5-9. Exhibiting silvery foliage, it forms mounds up to 2 feet wide and 1 foot tall. It sports clusters of tiny yellow flowers in summer, which attract pollinators. This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant is ideal for rock gardens and borders. Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade, offering year-round interest with its evergreen leaves.

Sun FullWater LowZones 7–9Climate Mediterranean

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — offering year-round interest with its evergreen leaves

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — known scientifically as *Helichrysum orientale*

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — The Nana, Helichrysum orientale, is a perennial that thrives in USDA zones 5-9

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — Exhibiting silvery foliage, it forms mounds up to 2 feet wide and 1 foot tall

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — It sports clusters of tiny yellow flowers in summer, which attract pollinators

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant is ideal for rock gardens and borders

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 7–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — offering year-round interest with its evergreen leaves

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — known scientifically as *Helichrysum orientale*

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — The Nana, Helichrysum orientale, is a perennial that thrives in USDA zones 5-9

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — Exhibiting silvery foliage, it forms mounds up to 2 feet wide and 1 foot tall

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — It sports clusters of tiny yellow flowers in summer, which attract pollinators

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant is ideal for rock gardens and borders

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — is a perennial herb renowned for its striking golden-yellow flowers and unique silver-green foliage

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — typically maturing to a height of 18 to 24 inches with a similar spread

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — Though it prefers these dry

$Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — it\'s surprisingly hardy and can tolerate short periods of cold down to USDA zone 6$

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — which bloom from mid to late summer

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — approximately 1/2 to 3/4 inch in diameter

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — is an ideal candidate for a sunny border or a rock garden accent

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — The plant demands well-drained soil and thrives in full sun exposure, reflecting its Mediterranean heritage

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — *Helichrysum orientale* offers not only visual appeal but also utility

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — are composed of papery bracts

$Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — it\'s a low maintenance choice$

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — requiring minimal watering once established and being generally pest-resistant.<br><br>For your client

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — *Helichrysum orientale* will provide long-lasting beauty with its unique

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — dry-tolerant character and striking appearance

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — Its aromatic leaves can be used in potpourris or as a dried flower accent

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — yellow flowers in the garden

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — perennial with yellow blooms

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