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Helichrysum Petiolare Nz

Helichrysum petiolare (Licorice Plant)

Licorice Plant, Trailing Dusty Miller

Helichrysum petiolare, commonly known as the Licorice plant, is a popular, evergreen shrub that is often used as a groundcover. It produces long stems that host small and rounded, grey-silver leaves. The leaves are complemented with cream-coloured flowers in summer as it grows to 50 cm tall and 1.5 m wide. Helichrysum petiolare is commonly included in rock and cottage gardens, used in border plantings, maintained in a container, planted around outdoor living areas such as pools and the like, or mass planted as a groundcover on a bank.

  • Suited to regions:
    All regions
  • Plant type:
    Groundcover Plants
  • Height:
    50 cm
  • Spread:
    1.50 m
  • Flowering time:
    Summer
  • Tolerances:
    Coastal, Hardy
  • Garden uses:
    Borders, Containers, Ground covering, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
  • Garden styles:
    Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock

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