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    Helichrysum petiolare

    Also Known As

    • Licorice Plant

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Helichrysum petiolare plant details

    Helichrysum petiolare is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer cream flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Helichrysum petiolare

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 0 - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in fall and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Helichrysum petiolare

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A sprawling evergreen shrub forming dense patches. An ideal ground cover, it's silvery grey felt-like leaves make it an attractive foil for other plants. Bears sprays of small insignificant white flowers in summer. The original and most sun tolerant form. Extremely tough and vigorous.

    By: Zephs

    A sprawling subshrub reaching 2-4' tall and grown primarily for its handsome foliage that occasionally emits a subtle licorice aroma. Both the silvery-gray stems and densely arranged heart-shaped leaves are covered with soft, velvety white hairs. The cream-colored bracts appearing in late spring do not always produce flowers. An excellent foliage plant, the licorice plant can unfortunately be invasive and has escaped into native systems in the Bay Area. Hardy to 32F. South Africa.

    By: Native Sons

    Gardening facts about Helichrysum petiolare plant

    How to Grow Helichrysum petiolare

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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