Helichrysum milfordiae plant

Helichrysum milfordiae

Milford everlasting

  • Perennial
  • Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
  • 5 cm high
  • Light-coloured flowers
  • Grey foliage

Garden use

Ornamental value and special features

Evergreen Grey foliage

Growth

Medium

Care

Experienced

Characteristics

Height 2 - 5 cm
Flowering time June - July
Flower colour White
Leaf colour Grey-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