Licorice plant

Licorice plants (Helichrysum petiolare) are compact, evergreen shrubs with silvery leaves. Our guide will help you grow these drought-tolerant plants.

This fact sheet provides basic information about licorice root—common names, usefulness and safety, and resources for more information.

Licorice or Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a sweet-sounding name that relates to candies that some people love and others hate. But, it is a plant you can grow. Licorice is an ingredient in some herbal supplements, teas, or candies. The root is the most popular and useful part of the plant. Licorice root sweetness is…

Elegant and sophisticated, silvery-tinged plants and shrubs create a considered scheme in your garden.

Helichrysum petiolare Liquorice Plant is a moderately hardy shrub that will tolerate mild frosts and extended dry periods. It prefers well drained soil and good air movement. It makes an excellent hedge or centrepiece for your garden, or it can also be grown in tubs and patio pots. The felty foliage have a stunning, almost luminescent color which give the plant central place in any perennial garden. It will grow to approximately 1.3m in height. It grows very well in part shade or full sun…

Bred for hot, sunny environments, Licorice Plant (Helichrysum petiolare) will blow you away with its amazingly soft, densely-felted foliage which brings interest to the border as well as a slight licorice fragrance! Mostly grown for its exceptionally beautiful foliage, this tender perennial is drought tolerant and requires low maintenance and low watering.

Description This groundcover will grow 1'-3' high and has clumped light green leaves. It does well in full sun and dry soil.Naturalizes in coastal scrub.

Zone: AnnualHeight: 8-10" x 12-18"Light Needs: Full Sun Best used as a spiller in a mixed container and loves hot and dry conditions. Preferred for its fuzzy off white and green foliage.

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