EVERLASTING

(Helichrysum italicum)
Helichrysum italicum

Appearance

A sub-shrubby perennial with linear greyish, inrolled leaves which have a curry like fragrance when crushed. Densely globular clusters of yellowy flowers appear from June to September.


Habitat

Found growing on rocky mountainsides, on igneous formations only between 1,000 ft and 5,600 ft.


Uses and Properties

If gathered before flowers are fully open and hung upside down for about a week to dry out the flower heads will last for years without losing their colour, hence their use in pot pourri.


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