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White Licorice Licorice Plant Helichrysum petiolare

Flower Season
  • Spring
  • Summer
Mature Size
12" 20" 30cm 51cm
Height: 8" - 12"
Spread: 18" - 20"
Height: 20cm - 30cm
Spread: 46cm - 51cm
  • Details

    8 - 12 Inches
    18 - 20 Inches
    18 - 20 Inches
    20cm - 30cm
    46cm - 51cm
    46cm - 51cm

    Features

    It's OK to play FAVORITES

    Vigorous grower with lovely silver-white foliage

    Foliage Interest
    Heat Tolerant
    Deadheading Not Necessary
    Drought Tolerant

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Annual
    Height Category: 
    Short
    Garden Height: 
    8 - 12 Inches 20cm - 30cm
    Spacing: 
    18 - 20 Inches 46cm - 51cm
    Spread: 
    18 - 20 Inches 46cm - 51cm
    Flower Shade: 
    None
    Foliage Colors: 
    Silver
    Foliage Shade: 
    Silver
    Habit: 
    Upright
    Container Role: 
    Spiller

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Part Sun to Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Grown for Foliage
    Hardiness Zones: 
    9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Uses: 
    Container
    Uses: 
    Landscape
    Uses Notes: 

    Use in hanging baskets, beds, borders and window boxes

    Maintenance Notes: 

    Easy Care

    Do a little, get a lot. Licorice plants are exceptionally easy to grow. They dont need much in the way of fertilizers. Avoid over-watering. Vigorous growth and elegant silver-frosted foliage.

  • 20 Reviews

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    Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.
    • Definitely spread out. Make sure to give them room as a border plant. I wanted more sphere like plant for my moon garden. I had to trim them back very 8 weeks. I got so many compliments about this plant. Loved the coloring. I would definitely buy them again.

      ALISON
      , New Hampshire
      , United States
      , 2 years ago
    • These maybe annuals, but mine easily overwinter in the pots where they originally planted two or three years ago. I am in the PNW, near Portland zone 8b.

      gretchen
      , Oregon
      , United States
      , 3 years ago
    • Perfect plant for filling out containers or simply on its own. A winner in strawberry pots. Can grow up and out to be bigger than expected, but can be trimmed back throughout the season if desired Cuttings are beautiful in flower arrangements. Haven't ever seen pests or diseases of any sort attracted to this plant. Will perform well in many light conditions.

      cbarrose@aol.com
      , New Jersey
      , United States
      , 9 years ago
    • Love this plant in hanging baskets. Good hardly plant and has long trailing vines that hang over basket. Very hearty.

      Bud
      , Georgia
      , United States
      , 10 years ago
    • Beautiful, hearty plant.

      Samantha M. Robinson
      , Indiana
      , United States
      , 10 years ago
    • This plant is so beautiful and is very drought tolerant which is needed here in the south. I've recommended it to serious gardeners.

      stressgma
      , Virginia
      , United States
      , 12 years ago
    • Love it!

      Marilyn B. Grua
      , Kentucky
      , United States
      , 12 years ago
    • This plant is in my widow seal and grows long and pretty and everyone who loves a grey/silver plant this is eazy to take care of...this one is for you!

      Friday VM Hamlet
      , South Dakota
      , United States
      , 12 years ago
    • Outstanding filler plant. Subtle color and airy texture add "that certain something" to containers. Slightly frost tolerant. Cut back to about 12" and bring inside for the winter; keep well-lighted and keep a bit on the dry side.

      Crow Meris
      , New York
      , United States
      , 12 years ago
    • love it..

      Christopher Sharrock
      , Ohio
      , United States
      , 12 years ago
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