Family: Asteraceae

Scientific Name: Helichrysum petiolatum Aurea

Common Name: Lime Light Licorice Plant

DescriptionA yellow colored Licorice Plant.
Plant TypeAll Plants, Perennial Tender
Hardiness Zone9-10
Sunlightbright to semi-shade, to much light it may burn, not enough it loses the bright yellow color
Moistureevenly moist to approach dryness
Soil & Sitewell drained
Growing Mediaaverage, drained
Temperaturedown to low 30 degrees F
FlowersI have never seen this plant flower during one growing season in zone #3
Leavesyellow/chartreuse ,scented foliage, densely felted leaves
Stemswill become brittle with age
Dimensionsin warmer climates can reach 1-2 feet tall by over 3 feet spread, stays much smaller in containers, sprawling sub-shrub,
MaintenancePrune to maintain shape. Can be over wintered in a cool sunny window
Propagationcuttings
Cultivar OriginSouth Africa
Author's NotesThe hardest part about growing this plant is getting the right amount of light for the brightest yellow foliage. May have to move it around to find this spot.
Notes & Reference#51-Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Perennials (Alan Arimitage), #109-Annuals and Tender Perennials for North American Gardens (Wayne Winterrowd)
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