Yellow Amaranth (Helichrysum stoechas)
Helichrysum stoechas is an aromatic perennial herb with silvery foliage and bright yellow button-like flowers, often used in dry gardens and for its fragrance.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun.
Watering
Allow soil to dry out between waterings.
Soil
Well-drained soil is crucial. Prefers sandy, loamy, or chalky soils. Tolerates poor, dry conditions.
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Requires minimal feeding.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun.
Tolerates some shade but may become leggy.
Allow soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter.
Well-drained soil is crucial. Prefers sandy, loamy, or chalky soils. Tolerates poor, dry conditions.
Thrives in warm temperatures.
Can tolerate light frost.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Requires minimal feeding.
Light feeding in spring is sufficient.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Ornamental, Medicinal
Plant Place Type
Ground, Pot, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.5-1 m
Spread
0.5-1 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Semi-dormant in mild climates, may lose some foliage
Leaf Color
Silver, Gray
Leaf Type
Linear to lanceolate
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderAsterales
- familyAsteraceae
- genusHelichrysum
- speciesHelichrysum stoechas
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No