Helichrysum italicum (Curry Plant)
Helichrysum italicum (Curry Plant)
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties. Ideal for building a diverse, healthy garden shipment
Grown organically · Packed by hand · Shipped in band pots · Garden-ready
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Helichrysum italicum, commonly known as Curry Plant or Immortelle, is a Mediterranean perennial valued for its silvery-gray foliage and its unmistakable warm, curry-like aroma. While it does not provide true curry flavor, the foliage and flowers release a rich, herbal fragrance that makes this plant a standout in sensory gardens, herb gardens, and aromatic landscapes.
This plant is also widely grown for essential oil production, distilled from the flowering tops and prized for its complex, long-lasting scent. Helichrysum essential oil has a long history of use in perfumery, aromatherapy, and traditional herbal applications, making this plant especially appealing to growers interested in fragrance crops.
Used sparingly, fresh leaves can add a subtle aromatic note to salads or dishes, while the small, papery yellow flowers dry beautifully and retain their scent for arrangements, sachets, and crafts. Once established, Curry Plant is drought tolerant, sun-loving, and low maintenance, thriving in well-drained soils.
Plant Highlights
- Silvery-gray foliage with a strong, warm curry-like aroma
- Traditionally grown for essential oil used in perfumery & aromatherapy
- Aromatic leaves and flowers for drying, sachets & crafts
- Excellent choice for sensory and Mediterranean gardens
- Drought tolerant once established
- Evergreen to semi-woody perennial
Plant Details
- Plant Type: Evergreen / semi-woody perennial
- Height x Width: ~2 ft. x 2 ft.
- Foliage Color: Silvery gray
- Flower Color: Yellow
- USDA Zones: 7–10
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Water Needs: Moderate; prefers lean, well-draining soil
Best Uses
- Essential oil & fragrance gardens
- Sensory and herb gardens
- Dried flowers, sachets & crafts
- Aromatic culinary use (sparingly)
- Containers and Mediterranean-style landscapes
Who This Is Best For
This plant is ideal for gardeners and growers interested in aromatic plants, essential oil crops, and drought-tolerant perennials. It’s especially well-suited to warm climates, low-water gardens, and anyone who enjoys plants chosen as much for scent as for appearance.
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Our helichrysum arrived very healthy and was packaged well. I would happily order again.
The plants were very small when they arrived, but the were healthy and they are taking off in growth. Thank you!
What to Expect When Ordering Plants
Are these plants grown by you?
Yes. Every plant is grown, selected, and packed by hand at our Southern Oregon nursery ~ at Goodwin Creek Gardens.
How do plants arrive?
Plants ship live in band pots (not bare roots) to protect roots and reduce stress during transit.
Will my plants looks perfect on arrival?
Some light wilting or bent foliage is normal after shipping and usually resolves quickly with appropriate watering, light, and time.
When do you ship?
Plant orders ship Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays via UPS or USPS `-both 2-3 day. Shipping begins in spring (typically by mid-April) based on weather and plant readiness.
Do you ship in hot weather?
During extreme heat, shipping may slow or pause so plants arrive in the best possible condition.
Is there a minimum order?
Yes. There is a 6 plant minimum for individual potted plants. You may mix varieties.
What if there is an issue with my order?
Inspect plants upon arrival. If something looks concerning beyond normal travel stress, email photos to info@charsawfarms.com within 24 hours.
Is checkout secure?
Yes. Payments are processed securely and we never have access to your credit card details.