I have an interesting herb in my garden called Helichrysum angustifolium or Curry Plant. It's not the origin of what is commonly called curry (which is actually made up of a number of different spices). Instead it's an herb which smells more like curry than it tastes. It is edible, though, and I hear it is sometimes added to cream cheese sandwiches and salads in Great Britain. I just may have to try that at my next afternoon tea party. In the meantime it is a very pretty plant in my garden, and I love trimming it. Anytime you brush up against it or start pruning, the smell takes you away on an exotic Indian escapade. That is reason enough to have it in a garden.
A couple notes, if you're interested in growing it:
- it likes full sun to partial shade
- it needs good drainage and normal water for best effect
- USDA hardiness zone 5
- it can get to be about 2-3 feet tall and wide and blooms in the summer
- scroll to the bottom of this entry to see a picture of it in my garden
Comments (3)
I envy you your garden. With our winters so few herbs survive to come up again. Of course, I never think to bring them inside! ARGH
Posted by Jerry | February 16, 2008 4:14 AM
Posted on February 16, 2008 04:14
That looks like rosemary
Posted by angie | February 19, 2008 10:27 AM
Posted on February 19, 2008 10:27
Angie, it does look like rosemary, but the leaves are grayer and not as stiff as rosemary. They are actually soft and it's nice to run your hands through the plant - and then you smell like curry for a little while...
Posted by khb (In and Out of the Garden) | February 19, 2008 10:32 AM
Posted on February 19, 2008 10:32