Helichrysum petiolare
Licorice Plant
Description
This groundcover will grow 1'-3' tall and wide. It felt-look, silvery gray, small leaves that densely cover the plant. Because it has a trailing habit, this plant looks great in hanging baskets and containers. It does well in full sun and dry, well draining soil. It is grown for foliage, not flowers which are considered insignificant. Established plants are drought tolerant. Be careful not to overwater.
Plant Type
Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Constant
Leaf Color
White
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Irrigate in the early morning to minimize evaporation.