Helichrysum milfordiae
Milford everlasting
- Perennial
- Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
- 5 cm high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Grey foliage
Garden use
Use
Site and growing conditions
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Care
Characteristics
| Height | 2 - 5 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | June - July |
| Flower colour | white |
| Leaf colour | gray-green |
| Growth habit | pillow |
| Growth rate | medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -10°C |
Site conditions
| Light | full sun, sunny |
|---|---|
| Moisture | winter dry |
| Soil | highly permeable |
| Soil fertility | none to little |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Helichrysum milfordiae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Helichrysum |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Common names | EN: Milford everlasting |
| Awards | Award of Garden Merit (AGM) |
| Origin | Africa, North |