Helichrysum ‘Hi Ho Silver’

Common Name:
Hi Ho Silver Curry Plant

Description:
Helichrysum ‘Hi Ho Silver’ is a compact, spreading perennial prized for its aromatic, silver-grey foliage and soft, mounding habit. A cultivar of the curry plant (Helichrysum italicum), this variety is grown more for its decorative foliage than its flowers, which are small, yellow and appear in summer but are generally considered secondary to its textural appeal. The fine, silvery leaves give off a pleasant curry-like scent when brushed, making it a sensory highlight in the garden. Ideal for Melbourne’s dry summers and coastal conditions, ‘Hi Ho Silver’ thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, displaying excellent drought tolerance once established. Its low, trailing growth makes it well-suited for ground cover, edging, retaining walls, rockeries, and containers. It pairs beautifully with bold colours and dark foliage plants, offering strong contrast and year-round visual interest. Prune lightly to maintain shape and prevent woodiness.

Form:
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding
Ground Cover

Mature Size:
Height: 20 to 30 cm
Width: 60 to 80 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
Yellow
(Flowers are minimal and often incidental)

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Perennial
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Evergreen
Foliage Interest
Suitable for Coastal Gardens
Aromatic Foliage
Suitable for Edging

Toxicity:
Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:
Lavandula ‘Dentata’
Euphorbia ‘Ascot Rainbow’
Salvia ‘Heatwave Glow’
Santolina chamaecyparissus
Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’

Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. 
Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.