Lemon Licorice Plant - Helichrysum petiolare

(YOU ARE BUYING STARTER PLANTS , 2.5' POT)

Possessing strong tolerance to heat and drought, this type has striking golden-chartreuse leaves. It is a fantastic choice for hanging baskets, beds, borders, and window boxes, requiring little upkeep and being simple to cultiva

The Lemon Licorice Plant, also known as Helichrysum petiolare, boasts a spreading growth and a unique ability to change leaf colors year-round. Its elegant, fine texture makes it a low maintenance choice for gardens. This plant is also deer-resistant, making it a preferred option for landscape applications.

• Border Edging
• General Garden Use
• Groundcover
• Container Planting
• Hanging Baskets

Planting & Growing

Lemon Licorice Plant will grow to be about 10 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 20 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. Although it's not a true annual, this fast-growing plant can be expected to behave as an annual in our climate if left outdoors over the winter, usually needing replacement the following year. As such, gardeners should take into consideration that it will perform differently than it would in its native habitat.

This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. It can be propagated by cuttings; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.

Lemon Licorice Plant is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor containers and hanging baskets. Because of its spreading habit of growth, it is ideally suited for use as a 'spiller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the edges where it can spill gracefully over the pot. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.