Helichrysum, Strawflower 'Ruby Cluster'

Helichrysum

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Helichrysum (hel-ih-KRY-sum)
Synonym
Additional cultivar information
(aka Blorub)
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Danger
N/A
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
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Foliage Color
Bronze
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
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Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Aliso Viejo, California

Clayton, California

El Cajon, California

Livermore, California

San Leandro, California

Seaside, California

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Lyndonville, New York

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Lyndonville, NY | October 2004 | negative

Large clusters of dried plant next to swimming pool(inground)were resposible for yellow pigment being deposited in pool and coating botto...Read More

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Northern California, CA | March 2004 | positive

Ruby reb buds open to a white straw flower with bright yellow centers. Frost tender perennial in 9b, annual in colder zones.

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