Helichrysum petiolare 'Minus'
Photo courtesy of Ball Seed
- Specific cultivar of the licorice plant
- Valued for its compact trailing habit
- Small silvery fuzzy leaves
- It is widely used in ornamental gardening
Border or Bed
Container
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Hanging Basket
Heat Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Thrives in full sun, needs well-draining soil (even poor or rocky soil), and is very drought-tolerant once established, making it low-maintenance
Height: 8-12 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Bloom Color:
Zone: 9-11
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Drought Tolerant
- Fragrant
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
- Hanging Basket
- Container
- Heat Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Trailing
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Foliage Color:
- Silver
- Green
- Gray
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Helichrysum
Common Name: Licorice Plant
Flowers, clusters of tiny, bright golden-yellow flowers that look like straw and keep their color when dried with silvery, woolly, narrow leaves that create a soft, felt-like texture.