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) — dry-tolerant character and striking appearance; *Helichrysum orientale* will provide long-lasting beauty with its unique

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

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — yellow flowers in the garden; typically maturing to a height of 18 to 24 inches with a similar spread

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — perennial with yellow blooms; are composed of papery bracts

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

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — The Nana, Helichrysum orientale, is a perennial that thrives in USDA zones 5-9; this low-maintenance, image 53

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — It sports clusters of tiny yellow flowers in summer, which attract pollinators; its aromatic leaves can be, image 55

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

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — known scientifically as *Helichrysum orientale*; requiring minimal watering once established and being, image 59

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — typically maturing to a height of 18 to 24 inches with a similar spread; is a perennial herb renowned for its, image 61

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — Prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade; offering year-round interest with its evergreen, image 57

$Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — offering year-round interest with its evergreen leaves; it\'s surprisingly hardy and can tolerate short, image 58$

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — is a perennial herb renowned for its striking golden-yellow flowers and unique silver-green foliage; the Nana, image 60

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — Though it prefers these dry; it sports clusters of tiny yellow flowers in summer, which attract pollinators, image 64

Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — The plant demands well-drained soil and thrives in full sun exposure, reflecting its Mediterranean heritage, image 63

$Strawflower (Helichrysum Orientale) — it\'s surprisingly hardy and can tolerate short periods of cold down to USDA zone 6; is an ideal candidate, image 65$