![]() ![]() Silver spike grass grows mostly as an annual in areas other than Zone 9 and warmer, where it is considered hardy. As with other drought tolerant plants, a little water will improve the health and appearance of silver spike grass. ![]() Amend the soil with coarse sand, chicken grit, and compost to improve drainage and provide a gritty aspect. Silver spike grass needs average soil that is well-drained and gritty. This perennial plant is heat and drought tolerant, a good specimen for those sunny to dappled sun areas in the landscape. It is also commonly called Curry Plant due to its curry scent. They are covered by a white pubescence that attracts attention in the landscape and draws the eye. Erect stems and branches with linear 2-inch (5 cm.) long leaves emerge from a tight mound. Silver spike grass resembles the lavender plant in shape and form, although it is not related. ![]() More than 600 specimens are related to this attractive perennial. Silver spike grass ( Helichrysum thianschanicum) is an evergreen perennial subshrub, 19 – 24 inches (48 to 61 cm.) in height with a width to 36 inches (91 cm.) It is a member of the daisy family. Helichrysum, the botanical name for the plant, means everlasting or immortal in Latin. It originates in mountainous areas with harsh weather conditions and may adapt to cold spots as far north as Zone 6. Native to the Himalayas and the Mediterranean, Helichrysum silver spike grows wild there, and grows readily in dry areas of the U.S. ![]()
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