Helichrysum petiolare 'Limelight' |
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Limelight Strawflower |
Description
This groundcover will grow 1'-3' high and has clumped chartreuse (yellow-green) leaves. It does well in full sun and dry soil. Used for its unusual foliage color and hardy habit. It gives off a licorice scent in hot weather.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow, White
Flower Season
Intermittent
Leaf Color
Yellow Green, Yellow
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.