Currykrydda

Helichrysum italicum

herb

Bees

Bumblebees Attracts butterflies

Butterflies Attracts pest-control insects

Pest control

About

Mediterranean evergreen with intense curry aroma. Silver foliage and yellow flowers. Not related to curry powder — distinct flavour. Use sparingly in cooking.

Pests & beneficial insects

🐛 Prone to: Aphids.

Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African Marigold, Angelica and Anise nearby.

🌼 Beneficial companion — draws Hoverflies, Ladybirds, Lacewings that help control Aphids, Whitefly, Thrips, Spider mites on neighbouring plants.

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Low
Spacing

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Soil notes

Well-draining, sandy, alkaline — drought-tolerant

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