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Helichrysum thianschanicum

Also Known As

Licorice Plant

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 18"-36"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Helichrysum thianschanicum plant details

Helichrysum thianschanicum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In summer mustard and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helichrysum thianschanicum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: mustard and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant, fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helichrysum thianschanicum

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This plant and its near kin native from the Himalayas into the Mediterranean. A tight mounding shrub to 3' with silver leaves and mustard yellow flowers in late spring -- the whole plant exuding a savory fragrance. Full sun to dappled shade. Prefers some summer water & good drainage. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 6, from -5 to 0 °F.

By: Cistus Nursery

From the Tian Shan Mts comes this tough little subshrub that is among the finest expressions of silver foliage to be found. Eversilver aromatic leaves on an 18" rounded plant with yellow button flowers in late summer. I bet the deer find it repugnant. Good drainage, some to little water.