Helichrysum petiolare 'Limelight'

Also Known As

Helichrysum 'Limelight'
Helichrysum petiolatum 'Aurea'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

10a-11

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Helichrysum petiolare 'Limelight' plant details

Helichrysum petiolare 'Limelight' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with chartreuse foliage. In summer tan flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helichrysum petiolare 'Limelight'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: tan blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, tropical-looking, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helichrysum petiolare 'Limelight'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A sprawling evergreen shrub forming dense patches. An ideal ground cover, it's bright acid yellow felt-like leaves making it an attractive foil for other plants or for lighting up a shady area. Bears sprays of small insignificant white flowers in summer.Prefers more shade than typical H. petiolare and is slightly less vigorous.

By: Zephs

Similar to the species, but with pale, golden-chartreuse foliage. Requires moderate to deep shade where it provides an outstanding splash of color. The plants in our garden have spread vigorously to perhaps twice as large as the species.

By: Native Sons

The pale lime-green form of the cascading popular "licorice plant" makes a great foliar companion with anything in deep purple, blue or coral shades. It benefits from being cut back a few times over ths summer, which encourages fresh growth.