Helichrysum, Licorice Plant, Hottentot Tea, Trailing Licorice, Dwarf Licorice Plant

Plecostachysserpyllifolia

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Species
serpyllifolia (ser-pil-ly-FOH-lee-a)
Synonym
Helichrysum orbiculare
Helichrysum serpyllifolium
Gnaphalium serpyllifolium
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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