Helichrysum italicum Giant Bird of Paradise Climate Zones: Near-perfect match for

Climate Zones: Near-perfect match for Adelaide's Mediterranean climate

frost-light areas)

Specimen Planting: Allow 4–6 m clearance for natural form and airflow

30–40 cm apart for edging or pot use

Helichrysum italicum Giant Bird of Paradise Climate Zones: Near-perfect match forCurry Plant Italian Everlasting Botanical Name: Helichrysum italicum Family: Asteraceae Origin: Mediterranean (southern Europe, north Africa) Plant Type: Evergreen subshrub aromatic herb Overview Helichrysum italicum is a compact, silver foliaged aromatic subshrub with a distinctive curry like fragrance when brushed. Its intensely silver grey needle leaves and bright yellow button flowers in summer make it as ornamental as it is aromatic. Thriving in