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Helichrysum obductum

by Johan Wentzel

Common Name
Strawflower
Plant Type
Groundcover
Helichrysum obductum is a small, well-branched shrub that grows up to 0.6m. This is an ideal specimen for a rockery and makes a lovely feature with the beautiful display of flowers throughout the year.
Plant Description

Helichrysum obductum is a small, well-branched shrub that grows up to 0.6m. The erect branches are closely leafed and covered with a silky grey felt. The leaves are erect, about 5-20x1-3mm large, covered in dense coarse hairs that is covered with a silvery tissue paper-like layer. Helichrysum obductum's flowers are borne all year round but is most prominent during winter. They are borne in clusters of 15-40 tiny yellow flowers.

Helichrysum obductum is an ideal specimen for a rockery and makes a lovely feature with the beautiful display of flowers throughout the year.

Afrikaanse Naam
Mat-sewejaartjie / Strooiblom
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flowering Time
All year
Flower Colour
Yellow
Shape
Spreading
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga
Habitat
Grassland, rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
No

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