White Licorice
Helichrysum petiolare
hel-IK-ree-sum pet-ee-OH-lair-ee
Annuals: Foliage
Min. Temp
Tender: 36°
Velvety round foliage makes great accent plants. Semi-trailing habit makes it ideal for asymmetrical containers.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Silver
Fall Foliage
Silver
Flower Color
Not Applicable
Blooming Time
Early Spring - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Semi-Trailing
Height
6–12 in
Spread
18–24 in
Form
Single
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Design
Filler
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Traits
Showy Foliage
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
Attracts
Doesn't Attract Beneficials
Uses/Placement
Groundcover
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Adaptable
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost, Peat Moss
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Daily in a basket/container. Weekly in the ground.
Micronutrients
Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Non-Spreading
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division