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

Plecostachysserpyllifolia

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Species

serpyllifolia (ser-pil-ly-FOH-lee-a)

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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

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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