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Icicles' Licorice Plant 4.5" Pot (Pack of 4)

Icicles' Licorice Plant 4.5" Pot (Pack of 4)

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Helichrysum thianschanicum 'Icicles' Information Page
Helichrysum thianschanicum 'Icicles'

Helichrysum thianschanicum 'Icicles'

Description

Helichrysum thianschanicum 'Icicles', commonly known as Icicles' Licorice Plant, is a striking perennial known for its silvery-white foliage. This plant adds a unique texture to gardens and containers, resembling frosted icicles with its soft, woolly leaves. It is often used for its ornamental foliage rather than its flowers.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for rock gardens, borders, and containers. It pairs well with colorful annuals and perennials, providing a contrasting backdrop. It can also be used in dried arrangements due to its long-lasting foliage.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Helichrysum thianschanicum 'Icicles'
  • Common Name Common Name: Icicles' Licorice Plant
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows to 12-18 inches tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen, silvery-white
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: Yes, with adequate light
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes, for foliage
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Lavender, Salvia, and other sun-loving plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil after the last frost
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Allow soil to dry between waterings
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers sandy or gritty soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates low humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune to maintain shape and remove dead foliage
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize lightly in spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot
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