Helichrysum Petiolare 17cm Pot
Common Name: Silver Bush Everlasting, Herbal Helichrysum, Bedding Helichrysum

Full Sun
Semi Shade
Evergreen
Wind Tolerant
Low Watering
Indigenous

Aromatic shrub growing up to 1m tall with grey, woolly leaves and cream coloured flowers. Used in African traditional medicine.

Helichrysum petiolare, commonly known as liquorice plant or silver bush everlasting, is a popular ornamental plant known for its soft, silvery foliage and trailing habit. It is native to South Africa, where it grows in rocky slopes and shrubland areas, and is widely used in gardens and containers for its attractive texture and drought tolerance.

Key Features
Height/Spread: 1–2 feet tall; spreads up to 3–4 feet
Leaves: Silvery-grey, soft, slightly fuzzy, and oval-shaped; aromatic (smells faintly of liquorice)
Flowers: Small, inconspicuous cream to yellow button-like blooms (not often used for ornamental value)
Light: Full sun to partial shade (better foliage colour in full sun)
Soil: Well-drained; tolerates poor or sandy soils
Water: Low to moderate (drought-tolerant once established)
Maintenance: Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushiness; pinching tips can help compact growth