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Curry Plant
Helichrysum Italicum
15 - 18" (38 - 46 cm)
18 - 24" (46 - 61 cm)
7-10
Tender Perennial
Full Sun
Allow Soil To Dry Between Watering
Well Drained Soil

Curry Plant is an aromatic herb valued for its intense fragrance reminiscent of curry spice and its ornamental foliage. Despite its name, it does not produce the spice commonly used in curry dishes; rather, it emits an aroma akin to curry, hence its name.

Curry Plant is an evergreen shrub that features slender, silver-grey leaves with a soft, woolly texture. The leaves are highly aromatic, releasing a powerful scent similar to the spice blend used in curry dishes when they are brushed against or crushed.

Although not commonly used in culinary applications due to its strong flavor, the leaves of the Curry Plant can infuse a subtle curry-like essence into dishes such as soups, stews, or rice preparations when used sparingly.

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