| Description | A compact foliage plant with variegated velvety yellow and green gray leaves. Commonly used in patio pots and other outdoor planters. |
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| Pronunciation | (he-lee-KRIS-um)(pe-tee-o-LA-ree) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennial Tender |
| Hardiness Zone | 9-10 |
| Sunlight | full to partial sun |
| Moisture | average to dry |
| Soil & Site | well drained |
| Growing Media | Needs average to well drained growing medias to help prevent rot. |
| Temperature | 25 degrees F |
| Flowers | insignificant |
| Leaves | rounded, variegated with velvety yellow and green leaves. |
| Dimensions | about 12 inches tall. |
| 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 | I have used this many times in container plantings. A nice change of color from the standard gray licorice plant. |
| Notes & Reference | #51-Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Perennials (Alan Arimitage), #109-Annuals and Tender Perennials for North American Gardens (Wayne Winterrowd) |
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