Helichrysum petiolare
About
Helichrysum petiolare, the licorice-plant or liquorice plant, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is a subshrub native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa — where it is known as impepho — and to Angola, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It is naturalized in parts of Portugal and the United States. Growing to about 45 cm (18 in) high and 150 cm (59 in) broad, it is a trailing evergreen subshrub with furry grey-green leaves and small white flowers. Other common names include silver-bush everlastingflower, trailing dusty miller and kooigoed. The foliage has a faint licorice aroma, but Helichrysum petiolare is not closely related to true liquorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra, from which liquorice candy is made.
- Family
- Asteraceae
How to use it
The licorice-plant is often used in ornamental gardening due to its attractive trailing habit and aromatic foliage. It can be a great ground cover or hanging plant, adding texture and interest to garden spaces. Additionally, its resilience makes it suitable for various climates, enhancing both aesthetic appeal and ecological diversity in gardens.
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Gardening tip
When planting the licorice-plant, ensure it has enough space to spread out, as it can grow up to 59 inches wide. This will help it thrive and showcase its beautiful trailing form.
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In the kitchen
The licorice-plant is not eaten by humans. While it has a faint licorice aroma, it is not related to the true licorice used in candies. It's best to enjoy this plant for its beauty and scent rather than for culinary uses.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Helichrysum petiolare
- Slug
- helichrysum-petiolare
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Helichrysum
- Species
- petiolare
- Wikidata QID
- Q1549327
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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