Helichrysum felinum
Strawberry Everlasting
Family |
Asteraceae |
Genus |
Helichrysum |
Species |
felinum |
Category |
Annuals, Perennials, Tropicals |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
8b-11 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
9 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H1c-H4 |
Temperature (°C) |
-6.7-10 |
Temperature (°F) |
20-50 |
Height |
50-100 cm |
Cultivation |
Grows best in sandy, loamy soils |
Habitat |
Found on slopes and coastal areas. |
Leaf Description |
The dark green leaves are long and narrow and taper into a point at the end. The leaves have small, cobweb-like hairs. |
Flower Description |
The bright pink flowers grow in dense clusters with yellow centres. |
Notable Specimens |
Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. |
Propagation |
Propagated by stem cuttings or seed. |