I planted this in the ground in San Diego a couple of years ago for the splash of golden foliage. It hasn't disappointed. It has stayed full and grows more horizontally than vertically after a certain point and I've been told I'll have to trim it to keep a good shape. You have to trim everything in San Diego, so that's fine. Bonus is that as a fast grower, even if it got too leggy, I could replace them and have a good sized plant in a short amount of time. Too many plants here are just the same shade of green so I look for varying foliage colors to liven the landscape.
Lemon Licorice Licorice Plant Helichrysum petiolare
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Details
8 - 12 Inches18 - 20 Inches18 - 20 Inches20cm - 30cm46cm - 51cm46cm - 51cmFeatures
Bright green velvety foliage
Foliage InterestHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryDrought TolerantCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:8 - 12 Inches 20cm - 30cmSpacing:18 - 20 Inches 46cm - 51cmSpread:18 - 20 Inches 46cm - 51cmFlower Shade:NoneFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Colors:YellowFoliage Shade:ChartreuseHabit:UprightContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Grown for FoliageHardiness Zones:9a, 9b, 10a, 10bWater Category:AverageUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses Notes:Use in hanging baskets, beds, borders and window boxes
Maintenance Notes:easy care
Do a little, get a lot. Licorice plants are exceptionally easy to grow. They dont need much in the way of fertilizers. Avoid over-watering. Restrained grower with velvety-soft foliage. Pale chartreuse.
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9 Reviews
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Pam, California, United States, 26 weeks ago
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A wonderful pop of color in a dark corner of the yard. Graceful form, easy care.
Laurie, California, United States, 13 years ago -
great plant, easy to grow, adds a lot of bright color to hanging baskets and window boxes.
Brian Price, Ohio, United States, 13 years ago -
Mike jones, Nevada, United States, 13 years ago
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i love my sprouty
gillian, Washington, United States, 13 years ago -
I used this plant in a container planting. It started out very nice, but as the summer progressed, the leaves started turning grey and then died. I kept cutting out the dead parts, but I finally had to totally remove the plant from the container.
D. Havely, Indiana, United States, 13 years ago -
Used in a planter on our deck. Became so full, it took over almost the whole pot. Lovely light green color.
Susan Rossman, Ohio, United States, 13 years ago -
Russell Studebaker, Illinois, United States, 13 years ago
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