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Asteraceae
Helichrysum, Licorice Plant, Hottentot Tea, Trailing Licorice, Dwarf Licorice Plant 'Silver Star'
Helichrysum
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Family
Asteraceae
(ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Helichrysum
(hel-ih-KRY-sum)
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Synonym
Height
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Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Danger
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)
Hardiness
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Foliage
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Class
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Bloom Color
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Class
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Bloom Color
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Bloom Time
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Other Details
Seed Collecting
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
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
Fruit Size
Cream/Tan
Inconspicuous/none
Fruit Colors
N/A
Growing Habit
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer
Days to Maturity
May be a noxious weed or
invasive
Seed Type
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Usage
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Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
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Foliage Color
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Bloom Characteristics
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Water Requirements
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
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Other details
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Propagation Methods
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Soil pH requirements
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Patent Information
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Plant Size (check one)
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Growing Habit
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Growth Rate
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Leaf Appearance
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Degree to which the appearance is present
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Leaf Texture (top)
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Leaf Texture (bottom)
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Leaf Color
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Color of Leaf Margin
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Leaf Substance
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Number of Vein Pairs
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Appearance of Margin
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Margin Width
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Flower Shape
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Flower Fragrance
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Does it set seed?
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Flower Size
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Flower Type
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Blooming Habit
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Foliage Habit
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Ploidy
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Color Patterns
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Awards (if applicable)
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Category
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Seed Type
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Growth Habit
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Days to Maturity
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Awards (if applicable)
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Bloom Shape
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Habit
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Other Details
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Pruning Instructions
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Kernel Color
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Division
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Division
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Division
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Flower Shape
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Color Pattern
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Group
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Pruning Groups
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Bloom Diameter
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Heat (Pungency)
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Fruit Shape
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Fruit Size
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Fruit Color
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Disease Resistance
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Seed Type
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Usage
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Section
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Flower Size
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Pruning
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Size/Type
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Flower Characteristics
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Leaf Shape/Type
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Leaf Texture
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Leaf Color
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Propagation
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Pollination
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Bearing Habit
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Rootstock Vigor
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Disease Resistance
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Fruit Usage
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Classification
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