Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Rocky areas
Forest edges, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Flying insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, chest congestion, Improve heart health, Liver problems, Skin irritation
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
Botanical Name
HELICHRYSUM italicum
Wisteria
Common Name
Curry Plant, Gold Strawflower
Wisteria
In Hindi
करी संयंत्र
Wisteria
In German
Currykraut
Glyzinien
In French
Usine de Curry
Glycines
In Spanish
planta de Curry
Glicinas
In Greek
φυτό Curry
γλυκίνη
In Portuguese
Curry planta
Glicínias
In Polish
curry roślin
Wisteria
In Latin
Curry plant
Wisteria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Helichrysum
Wisteria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Gnaphalieae
Millettieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Curry Plant and Wisteria
Season and care of Curry Plant and Wisteria is important to know. While considering everything about Curry Plant and Wisteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Curry Plant season is Summer and Fall and Wisteria season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Curry Plant is Loam, Sand and for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Curry Plant is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Curry Plant and Wisteria Physical Information
Curry Plant and Wisteria physical information is very important for comparison. Curry Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Curry Plant and Wisteria are as follows:
Curry Plant flower color: Yellow
Curry Plant leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet
- Wisteria leaf color: Green
Care of Curry Plant and Wisteria
Care of Curry Plant and Wisteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Curry Plant pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wisteria pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Curry Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wisteria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.