Annuals

Helichrysum petiolare 'Limelight'

Limelight licorice plant

Also known as: Helichrysum petiolare Aureum

Source photograph

Soft lime-green leaves cover trailing stems, adding a bright contrast to mixed pots. Limelight is grown mainly for foliage and works well spilling around darker-leaved companions. Give it plenty of light and free drainage.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Mature size: Up to 18 in. tall × About 20–40 in. wide
Water: Moderate; well-drained soil
Life cycle: Frost-tender seasonal plant locally

Sizes & prices

4.5"$5.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Drought: Tolerant once established; water containers as needed.
Wet soil: Avoid standing water and persistently soggy soil.
Heat: Tolerant.

Seasonal interest

Garden uses: Containers and seasonal beds.
Habit: Trailing, with long spreading stems

Growing & care

Interest: Grown primarily for foliage
Pruning: Trim long shoots to keep growth balanced; little fertilizer is needed.
Soil & drainage: Well-drained garden soil or container potting mix.

Sources & photo credits

Royal Horticultural Society

Proven Winners

Photo: Photo by David J. Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0

Image notes: Source photograph; resized without cropping.

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.