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Petite Licorice Helichrysum

Petite Licorice Helichrysum

HELICHRYSUM petiolare 'Petite Licorice'

Blooms Summer
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Common Name(s)
Licorice Plant
Max Height
6"–1'
Max Spread
6"-12"
Bloom Season
Summer
Lifespan
Perennial
Foliage Color
Green, Silver
Themes
Cool Blue
Genus
Helichrysum
Ship Size
4"

Petite Licorice Plant (Helichrysum petiolare 'Petite Licorice') is a sophisticated and tactile addition to any garden, prized for its exceptionally soft, felt-like foliage. This compact selection features tiny, rounded leaves in a luminous silvery-blue-green that shimmer in the sunlight. Unlike the standard species, 'Petite Licorice' maintains a tight, mounding habit, making it an ideal choice for smaller containers where its trailing stems can drape elegantly over the edges.

As a resilient member of the Helichrysum genus, this plant is a "texture-powerhouse" that complements almost any flower color, from soft pastels to bold neons. It is remarkably drought-tolerant once established and thrives in the heat of summer. While it rarely flowers, its metallic foliage provides constant visual interest and a velvety touch. Why you’ll love it: Exquisite silver-blue velvet texture, compact trailing habit, and a rugged, heat-resistant nature that brightens up sunny pots and borders.

This healthy 4" live plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil.