Strawflower

Helichrysum Orientale

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

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 7–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — The Nana, Helichrysum orientale, is a perennial that thrives in USDA zones 5-9; this low-maintenance, drought-tolerant

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — perennial for full

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — making it a must-have for a low-maintenance yet visually stunning garden composition

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — It sports clusters of tiny yellow flowers in summer, which attract pollinators; its aromatic leaves can be used in

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — Exhibiting silvery foliage, it forms mounds up to 2 feet wide and 1 foot tall; the plant demands well-drained soil and

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — known scientifically as *Helichrysum orientale*; requiring minimal watering once established and being generally

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

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade; offering year-round interest with its evergreen leaves

$Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — offering year-round interest with its evergreen leaves; it\'s surprisingly hardy and can tolerate short periods of cold$

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

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — typically maturing to a height of 18 to 24 inches with a similar spread; is a perennial herb renowned for its striking

$Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — it\'s surprisingly hardy and can tolerate short periods of cold down to USDA zone 6; is an ideal candidate for a sunny$