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Helichrysum, Strawflower 'Amber Cluster'

Helichrysumamorginum

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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

amorginum (a-MOR-jin-um)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Brown/Bronze

Bloom Time

Blooms repeatedly

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for drying and preserving

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

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Patented

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting

Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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