Curry Plant is the common name of Helichrysum italicum species, from Compositae family.
Flowers of curry plant
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Features of Curry Plant
Height to 24 inches. Spread to 36 inches. Zone 8-9. Perennial.
woody stem.
curry-scented, narrow, silver-green, needle-like leaf.
yellow, clustered, tiny, curry-scented flower in summer.
Growing Curry Plant
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full sun
Propagate »
- by cutting during spring and autumn. Stem cutting is the preferable propagating method.
- by seed during spring.
Maintain »
- protection: Protect from frost.
- transplant: 12 inches apart.
- trimming: Cut back to promote growth in spring.
Despite its name, the curry plant is not actually used in curry sauces.
Its leaves impart a sweet curry scent, especially after the rain, and are usually used as a flavouring in salads.
Curry plant's silver leaves retain their shape very well when dried,
making them perfect candidates in dried flower arrangements.
Using Curry Plant
Culinary
Sauce
Add curry flavour to stews. (Use leaf)
Soup
Add curry flavour to soups. (Use leaf)
Vegetable
Add curry flavour to pickles and steamed vegetables. (Use leaf)
Household
Fragrance
Add to potpourri. (Use flower)
Repellent
Add to sachets for repelling insects. (Use leaf, flower)
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