Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey
Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Rocky areas
Grassland, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Burgundy, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Light Pink, Tan, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Gray Green, Gray
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Needs less watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Disease free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Not Available
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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HELICHRYSUM italicum
MELINIS nerviglumis
Common Name
Curry Plant, Gold Strawflower
Ruby Grass, Zizka
In Hindi
करी संयंत्र
Zizka
In German
Currykraut
Zizka
In French
Usine de Curry
Zizka
In Spanish
planta de Curry
Zizka
In Greek
φυτό Curry
Zizka
In Portuguese
Curry planta
Zizka
In Polish
curry roślin
Zizka
In Latin
Curry plant
Žižka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Helichrysum
Melinis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Gnaphalieae
Paniceae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Curry Plant and Zizka
Season and care of Curry Plant and Zizka is important to know. While considering everything about Curry Plant and Zizka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Curry Plant season is Summer and Fall and Zizka season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Curry Plant is Loam, Sand and for Zizka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Curry Plant is Neutral, Alkaline and for Zizka is Acidic, Neutral.
Curry Plant and Zizka Physical Information
Curry Plant and Zizka physical information is very important for comparison. Curry Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Zizka height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Curry Plant and Zizka are as follows:
Curry Plant flower color: Yellow
Curry Plant leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Zizka flower color: Burgundy, Pink and Rose
- Zizka leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Curry Plant and Zizka
Care of Curry Plant and Zizka 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 Zizka pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Zizka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.