Helichrysum petiolare 'White Licorice': Licorice Plant – Silver Foliage for Containers and Borders

Helichrysum petiolare 'White Licorice' – White Licorice Plant

Helichrysum petiolare 'White Licorice' is a tender, trailing subshrub grown as an annual in most climates, prized for its exquisite, small, rounded leaves densely covered in white, woolly hairs. The foliage feels like felt and shimmers silver-white. It has a faint licorice scent when crushed. It forms a billowing, trailing mound, perfect for spilling over container edges, hanging baskets, and wall tops.

'White Licorice' thrives in full sun to light shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and heat-loving. Pinch to encourage bushiness. It rarely flowers in cultivation (the flowers are insignificant). Its primary value is as a stunning foliage accent – a "spiller" that adds texture and light to combinations. Overwinter indoors in a bright, cool spot. A designer favorite for sophisticated container plantings.

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