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Helichrysum hybridum 'Sulphur Light'

Family Compositae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 in)
Spread 30 - 40 cm (12 - 16 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Helichrysum hybridum 'Sulphur Light' (perennial strawflower) bears bright orange flowers during early summer to late summer. The foliage is light grey in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers and edging.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Helichrysum hybridum 'Sulphur Light' tolerates drought, and has a natural resistance to deer.