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Helichrysum petiolare 'Limelight'
Licorice Plant
| This group includes perennial low shrubs and plants grown for their leaves and used in bedding, containers and borders. The annuals, such as the commonly planted Strawflower, are mainstays for dried arrangements. Both are excellent for hot, sunny locations, as they need little water once established and require good drainage. Strawflower blooms look like small, brightly-colored Sunflowers. Use standard, tall varieties in cutting gardens, as they tend to be leggy and are not good-looking garden plants. Dwarf varieties, 10 to 12 inches high, bloom in many colors including red, pink, yellow and white. Start Strawflowers from seed sown in the ground, uncovered, as they need light to germinate. For dried arrangements, harvest when flowers are fully open, then hang upside down in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. |
Its soft, chartreuse foliage contrasts well with darker colors, such as purple-flowered or bronze-leafed plants.
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Attributes - Helichrysum petiolare 'Limelight'
Plant Type: Annual
Height: 2 ft. to 3 ft.
Width: 2 ft.
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Climate: Zones 9, 10
Notes: Thrives in Dry Climates. Container Plants, Drought Tolerant.
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Related Plants
Helichrysum bracteatum, Helichrysum bracteatum 'Sun Falls'
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