Helichrysum petiolare 'Silver Spike'

Helichrysum petiolare 'Silver Spike' is a striking tender perennial prized for its luminous silver-gray foliage that trails gracefully over container edges and garden walls. The small, rounded leaves are densely covered in fine hairs, giving them a soft, felt-like texture and a brilliant metallic sheen that catches the light. While it produces tiny yellow flowers in summer, the real appeal is the year-round foliage color that complements both warm and cool color schemes.

Growing Conditions

This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established, making it an excellent choice for low-water gardens and hanging baskets. In colder climates, it is often grown as an annual or overwintered indoors.

Uses

Use 'Silver Spike' as a spiller in mixed containers, as a groundcover in rock gardens, or trailing over retaining walls. Its neutral silver hue pairs beautifully with purple, pink, or blue flowering plants.