Nana Dwarf Curry Plant
Helichrysum italicum
heh-lih-KRY-sum ih-TAL-ih-kum
Edibles: Herb
Min. Temp
Tender: 36°
The fragrance of the velvety leaves is of curry, although the flavor is bitter and it is not commonly used for cooking but can be used for marinades. The dwarf curry is great for bonsai. It is also a good container plant or to make into a small topiary.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Gray-Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Yellow
Blooming Time
Mid Summer - Fall
Habit
Shrubby
Height
12–18 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Panicle
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Doesn't Attract Beneficials
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Do Not Divide
Fruit and Pollination
Days to Harvest
75 Days
Fruit Size
Small
Fruit Characteristics
Mild Curry Flavor
Ploidy
Diploid