Yellow and red blooms in Lynn McDonald’s garden:
Basket of Gold (Aurinia saxatilis), Potentilla (Cinquefoil), California poppy (Papaver), and a Peony (Paeonia)
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Horticulture Report: Helichrysum petiolare
Plant Name: Helichrysum petiolare
Common name: Licorice plant
Plant type: Annual
(Tender Perennial Zones 9-11)
Height: 6-9 inches
Spread: 1-3 ft
Bloom: White, but Insignificant
Exposure: Full Sun – Part Shade
Soil Requirements: Average
Water Needs: Dry to medium
Attributes: Dense trailing silvery leaves, Tolerates poor soil & drought
Notes: Good drainage is a must!
Uses: Annual, Hanging Baskets, Containers, Rock walls, Annual ground-cover
Native to: Southern Africa
USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-11