Helichrysum microphyllum 'Lefka Ori' 0
Author: Tai Hyun Chung (1882-1971) ex Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952)Family: Asteraceae Subfamily: Asteroideae Tribe: Gnaphalieae
Genus: Helichrysum
English name: Small leaf everlasting 'Lefka Ori'
Zone: Mediterranean
References for the genus
- A taxonomic revision of Helichrysum sect. Stoechadina (Asteraceae, Gnaphalieae), Galbany Casals, Mercè and Sáez, Llorenç and Benedí, Carles. Canadian Journal of Botany 2011 Vol. 84 pag. 382-388. DOI
- Flora iberica, Santiago Castroviejo. 2010. ISBN
- Flora of Southern Africa, L.E. Codd, B. De Winter And H.B. Rycroft. Vol. 33(7) pag. 61-310. Address
- Flora of Turkey and the East Aegean Islands, P.H. Davies. 1984 Vol. 5 pag. 80-97. ISBN
- Notes on some plants of Southern Africa, chiefly from Natal: III, Hilliard, O. M. and Burtt, B. L. Notes from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 1971 Vol. 32(3) pag. 303-387. Address
- Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region. 1: The Core Cape Flora. (Strelitzia 29), Manning, John and Goldblatt, Peter and others. 2012. Address
- South African Helichrysum species: A review of the traditional uses, biological activity and phytochemistry, A.C.U. Lourens and A.M. Viljoen and F.R. {van Heerden. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 2008 Vol. 119(3) pag. 630-652. DOI
- Flora iberica, Santiago Castroviejo. 2010. ISBN
- Flora of Southern Africa, L.E. Codd, B. De Winter And H.B. Rycroft. Vol. 33(7) pag. 61-310. Address
- Flora of Turkey and the East Aegean Islands, P.H. Davies. 1984 Vol. 5 pag. 80-97. ISBN
- Notes on some plants of Southern Africa, chiefly from Natal: III, Hilliard, O. M. and Burtt, B. L. Notes from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 1971 Vol. 32(3) pag. 303-387. Address
- Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region. 1: The Core Cape Flora. (Strelitzia 29), Manning, John and Goldblatt, Peter and others. 2012. Address
- South African Helichrysum species: A review of the traditional uses, biological activity and phytochemistry, A.C.U. Lourens and A.M. Viljoen and F.R. {van Heerden. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 2008 Vol. 119(3) pag. 630-652. DOI
General specifications
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 18ºF
Leaf color: glaucous
Flower color: yellow
No transplantation: Yes
Reproduction mode: gynomonoecious plant that bears hermaphroditic flowers and exclusively female flowers on the same plant
Indexed Susceptible to the bacteria Xylella fastidiosa The Regional Directorate for Food, Agriculture and Forestry.
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,9ft x 1,6ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from July until July
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Frost resistance: 18ºF
Leaf color: glaucous
Flower color: yellow
No transplantation: Yes
Reproduction mode: gynomonoecious plant that bears hermaphroditic flowers and exclusively female flowers on the same plant
Indexed Susceptible to the bacteria Xylella fastidiosa The Regional Directorate for Food, Agriculture and Forestry.
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,9ft x 1,6ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from July until July
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Sowing instructions
AUTUMN Sow the seeds at 1mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 68-77°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The viability of the seeds, kept under good conditions, is 2 years.
Germination references for the genus
- Genetics of Helichrysum spp. and opportunities for breeding, Baricevic, Dea and Stopar, Karmen and Bartol, Tomaz and Luthar, Zlata. Breeding of Ornamental Crops: Annuals and Cut Flowers 2025 Vol. 6 pag. 143-164. DOI
Cuttings instructions
Take the cuttings in early spring, soak them in a hormonal preparation for cuttings. Plant them in a substrate rich in perlite and keep them sufficiently moist in sealed freezer bags.
Germination references for the genus
- Genetics of Helichrysum spp. and opportunities for breeding, Baricevic, Dea and Stopar, Karmen and Bartol, Tomaz and Luthar, Zlata. Breeding of Ornamental Crops: Annuals and Cut Flowers 2025 Vol. 6 pag. 143-164. DOI
Cuttings instructions
Take the cuttings in early spring, soak them in a hormonal preparation for cuttings. Plant them in a substrate rich in perlite and keep them sufficiently moist in sealed freezer bags.
This plant is available from the following nurseries
Experiences in the garden
31-10-12A Obtaining 9 plants from nursery Filippi (Cultivated from unknown origin)
30-05-18 9x Dead plant asphyxiate: par 01547 Dodonaea viscosa JTz2.