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Lemon Licorice
Plant in sun or partial shade
8 - 12
Helichrysum petiolare
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Do a little, get a lot. Licorice plants are exceptionally easy to grow. They don¹t need much in the way of fertilizers. Avoid over-watering. Restrained grower with velvety-soft foliage. Pale chartreuse.
Features
Bright green velvety foliage
• Deadheading Not Necessary
• Drought Tolerant *
• Foliage Interest
• Heat Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
*Even drought tolerant annual and perennial plants will need water for the first few weeks while they get established. Shrubs and trees will need to be watered for the first year after they are planted. After this, little or no supplemental water will be necessary when planted in the ground. No plant is truly drought tolerant in a container; water is necessary for all plants in containers.
Ornamental Characteristics
Flower Color:
None
Foliage Color:
Chartreuse
Garden Height:
8 - 12"; Short
Spacing:
18 - 20"
Habit:
Upright
Container Plant Style:
Filler - Intermingles well with other plants to fill in the middle ground of a combination
Plant Needs
Duration:
Annual
Bloom Time:
Grown for Foliage
Hardy Temp:
25°F (-4°C)
Exposure:
Plant in sun or partial shade
Water Needs:
Dry to Normal
Maintenance:
Easy
Uses:
Landscapes and containers
Use in hanging baskets, beds, borders and window boxes
