- Brand: LITGRO
- Product Code: 75190
- Availability: Out Of Stock
Curry Plant Herb 9cm
- £1.99 Stock Status: Out Of Stock
(Helichrysum italicum)
Height/spread: 60cm x 80cm
Flowers: Tiny yellow flowers in summer
Sun/shade: Sunny position
Maintenance: Prune regularly to keep the plant in a compact shape.
Soil: Most soils
Harvesting: Evergreen shrub, so can pick leaves through the year.
Cooking uses: Due to the strong flavour, use the leaves sparingly to flavour salads and meats (e.g. use to season under the skin of chicken). Add sprigs to vegetables, rice and pickles for a mild curry flavour.
Medicinal uses: Used in aromatherapy. Its essential oils are known to prevent & relieve blood clotting, stimulate tissue regeneration, act as a powerful anti-oxidant and reduce
Inflammation (ask advice from your GP before use).
