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Growing Licorice Plant (Helichrysum): Silver Foliage for Containers & Borders

Growing Helichrysum (Licorice Plant)

Pronunciation: hell-ih-krye'-zum

Helichrysum petiolare forms low, weaving mounds of soft, felted silver leaves. Light needs vary by variety—check label. Average to dry soil; even moisture in South/West. Prune sprawling stems. Hardy zones 8–10; overwinter indoors in a sunny window in colder zones.

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