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Helichrysum petiolare 'Silver'


Photo courtesy of Ball Seed

  • Popular foliage plant
  • Cascading habit
  • Soft velvety silver leaves
  • Slight Licorice aroma
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Fragrant
Hanging Basket
Hanging Basket
Heat Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Low Maintenance
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: 20 in
Bloom Color:
Zone: 9-10
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Container
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Fragrant
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Border or Bed
  • Low Maintenance
  • Hanging Basket

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Trailing
  • Creeping/Ground Cover

Foliage Color:

  • Green
  • Gray
  • Silver

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained


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.