Helichrysum stoechas
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Basic Information
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
Genus: helichrysum
Plant ID (slug): helichrysum-stoechas
Numeric ID: 19649
USDA Hardiness: 7-10
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Helichrysum stoechas is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought. The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure.
Distribution
S. and W. Europe.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Deobstruent Diaphoretic Emollient Expectorant The stem tops and the flowers are deobstruent and expectorant[4]. They have been used in the treatment of colds[4] but their use is now considered to be obsolete[238]. The flowers have been used as diaphoretics and discutients[4].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Helichrysum stoechas