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Helichrysum ambiguum


Hill Everlasting




Origin:  Native to southern Australia.
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Helichrysum
Species
ambiguum
Category
Perennials, Woody
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
7b - 8a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4 - H5
Temperature (°C)
-12 to -7
Temperature (°F)
10 - 20
Height
10 - 50 cm
Spread
50 - 100 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
Landscape
This plant works well in courtyard gardens or as a border plant.
Pests
Powdery mildew.
Habitat
It grows on dry, rocky or sandy ground throughout the Mediterranean region.
Notable Specimens
Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
Propagation
Prefers a well-drained soil in full sun.
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