Helichrysum Germination Information
Helichrysum is the botanical name for Licorice Plant 
How to Sow Helichrysum: - Best sown indoors in spring at 68-70° with NO cover as light aids in germination
- Expect germination in 15 days
- Seeds can be sown outdoors in late spring, after danger of frost, in warm soil
- Outdoors, barely cover the seed
How to Grow Helichrysum: Transplanting: Transplant when there are at least two sets of true leaves
Spacing: Space 1 1/2-2 feet apart in full sun in any alkaline, loamy, moist, well-drained garden soil
Additional Care: About 3 months will pass from seed germination to plants being a significant size to add foliage interest. A heavy feeder that also likes it on the dry side; protect plants from excessive winter moisture, especially if grown outdoors
year-round. Pinch growth to keep plants from getting leggy. If deprived of a copious amount of sun, leggy growth and greening of foliage will ensue
Appearance and Use:
A silvery-foliaged filler for hanging baskets and containers. Habit is trailing,
from 6-8 inches tall spreading 18-24 inches wide. The 1/2 inch, hemispherical, off-white flowers
are borne in 1-2 inch corymbs. The 11/2 inch, ovate to heart-shaped, silver foliage with soft, wooly
texture is the reason why this plant is grown
About Helichrysum: Pronunciation: hhel-i-kris’um pet-e-o-lå’re mi’nus
Lifecycle: Annual*
Origination: Asteraceae, native to South Africa
Common Name: Licorice Plant
*Grown as an annual but will overwinter in Zones 10 and 11 