Botanical Name: Helichrysum petiolare
Common Name: Licorice plant Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape loose, rangy plant with long spreading stems which can root at the nodes; foliage is silvery-white, requires frequent heading back for control Height 3-4' Spread 6-8' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun; gets even more rangy in partial shade Soil tolerates any soil, prefers good drainage Hardiness some frost (zones 16,17, 22-24) Morphology: Leaves nearly orbicular, to 1" across, velvety white color, alternate on stems; more dense in full sun Flowers small heads to 1/4" across in cymes 2" across; creamy white usually spring in summer Fruit small achenes Propagation: stem cuttings any time Usage: rangy ground cover in dry areas, good with other perennials and native shrubs, drought tolerant areas Landscape Care: Watering takes average watering, drought tolerant when established Fertilizing balanced, slow-release at planting Pruning head back regularly to keep controlled, force dense growth Pests/Diseases root rot in poorly drained areas Special Conditions/Other Origin: South Africa Family: Asteraceae Notes: |
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