The whole plant dries well and the flowers are everlasting, so are good in dries arrangements or in potpourri.
Description: Half-hardy, Evergreen, dwarf (to 8″-1
Family: Compositae
Harvesting: Pick flowers when in full bloom
Medicinal Uses: Helichrysum Essential Oil is an antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal & anti-inflammatory, so can be used in many ways to promote health and ward off disease.
Culinary Uses: None, but the flowers are everlasting and keep their bright yellow colour even when dried, so they are used in potpourri.
Cultural Requirements: Full sun in rich, well-drained soil. The plant should have some mulch as winter protection around the base.
