Helichrysum Species, Cape Gold, Everlasting
Helichrysumsplendidum

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Helichrysum (hel-ih-KRY-sum)
Species: splendidum (SPLEN-did-um)

Synonym:Helichrysum alveolatum

Synonym:Helichrysum trilineatum

Category
Perennials
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Succulent

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year

Other details

Soil pH requirements
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting