Fertilizers encourage the plant to grow too fast and exceed its growing capacity, making it lanky and woody. The striking contrast provided by the grey foliage of this plant makes it an ideal ground cover and border plant. It is also a good filler for pots, cascading down the sides. Like many other helichrysums and grey leaved plants, H.argyrophyllum is drought tolerant, making it a good choice for the water-wise gardener. It also grows in semi-shade, but will not flower as prolifically as in full sun.
Propagation is by seed and cuttings.
There are over 600 species of Helichrysum occuring worldwide, with 244 found in southern Africa. Flora of Southern Africa Vol 33. Fasc.2 Schenk G., 1991.