| Description | A compact foliage plant with silver narrow leaves. Commonly used in patio pots and other outdoor planters. |
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| Pronunciation | (he-lee-KRIS-um)(than-SHAN-ih-kum) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennial Tender |
| Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
| Sunlight | full to partial sun |
| Moisture | average to dry |
| Soil & Site | well drained |
| Growing Media | average to well drained growing medias to help prevent rot |
| Temperature | Very cold tolerant. In the fall of 2008 this plant out lasted the Dusty Miller in my gardens. |
| Flowers | insignificant |
| Leaves | narrow, scented, intensely silver and velvety to the touch. |
| Dimensions | 8-12 inches tall by equal spread, a compact small shrub form. |
| Maintenance | Can develop powdery mildew in areas of poor air circulation, especially from the morning dew in the cooler periods of the fall. |
| Propagation | cuttings |
| Author's Notes | This is one of my favorite Licorice plants. Tends to have fewer problems with mildew and is more of a compact plant. I have seen this plant sheared into tight globular mounds |
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