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Helichrysum Species, Strawflower

Helichrysummarginatum

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Helichrysum (hel-ih-KRY-sum)
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Species
marginatum (mar-jen-AY-tum)
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Synonym
Gnaphalium marginatum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Succulent
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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