Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey
India, Nepal
Types
Not Available
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
Hillside, Rocky areas
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Tan
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, chest congestion, Improve heart health, Liver problems, Skin irritation
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root bark
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HELICHRYSUM italicum
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Curry Plant, Gold Strawflower
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
करी संयंत्र
पीले अदरक
In German
Currykraut
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Usine de Curry
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
planta de Curry
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
φυτό Curry
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Curry planta
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
curry roślin
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Curry plant
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Asterales
Zingiberales
Family
Asteraceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Helichrysum
Hedychium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Gnaphalieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Curry Plant and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Curry Plant and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Curry Plant and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Curry Plant season is Summer and Fall and Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Curry Plant is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Curry Plant is Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Curry Plant and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Curry Plant and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Curry Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Curry Plant and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Curry Plant flower color: Yellow
Curry Plant leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Curry Plant and Yellow Ginger
Care of Curry Plant and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Curry Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.