CURRY PLANT
Helichrysum italicum (H.angustifolium)
Delightfully curry-scented foliage. The essential oil is used to enhance fruit flavors in confections and perfumes.
While not very tasty, Curry Plant smells strongly like Curry spices. But, Curry Plant is not where Curry Seasoning comes from. Curry is actually a blend of many different herbs. The herbs used in real Curry vary from region to region. When Curry Plant is mentioned with food, it is always used sparingly, a few leaves in a mayonnaise or a sprig tucked in a cavity of a chicken. The flavor is not Curry but is strong. It is also difficult to describe. However, trimming Curry Plant in the garden will leave you pleasantly reeking like an Indian restaurant the rest of the day.
TENDER PERENNIAL (ZONE 8-9)
MINIATURE CURRY PLANT
Helichrysum italicum microphyllum
Smaller version of the previous. Lovely compact bushy growth habit, reaching only 30cm/12in. high. Scent is stronger too.
TENDER PERENNIAL (ZONE 11+)
