Helichrysum petiolare 'Limelight'

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Limelight Strawflower

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer:

Description

This shrub will grow 1'-2' high and 4'-6' wide.It has velvety chartreuse (yellow green) leaves. It does well in part sun and light shade with well draining soil. This shrub is also used as a ground cover and looks great in shady dry corners of the garden. This plant lives for about 2 years. Prune to keep it tidy.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Yellow Green, Yellow

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Spanish, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

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:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.