Helichrysum argyrophyllum 'Moe's Gold' – Licorice Plant

Helichrysum argyrophyllum 'Moe's Gold' – Licorice Plant (Golden Guinea Everlasting)

This attractive South African evergreen subshrub forms a low, trailing carpet of striking silvery-gray, woolly foliage. Small yellow flowers add warm color from summer into fall, creating a lovely contrast against the felted leaves. Its spreading, cascading habit makes it an excellent accent for containers, banks, borders, rock gardens, and small groundcover areas. Fast growing in suitable conditions, 'Moe's Gold' is drought tolerant once established and deer resistant, with flowers that can attract butterflies. Grow in full sun and sharply drained soil, with moderate to low watering. Protect it from hard frosts and prolonged winter wet.

Key Features:

• Evergreen perennial subshrub with a low, trailing habit
• South African origin
• Striking silvery-gray foliage covered in soft, woolly felt
• Small yellow flowers from summer into fall
• Drought tolerant once established and deer resistant
• Fast-growing, spreading groundcover in suitable conditions
• Excellent accent for containers, banks, borders, and rock gardens
• Cascades attractively over container edges
• Flowers attract butterflies
• Requires excellent drainage; protect from hard frosts and winter wet

Growing Details:
Height: 3–6 inches | Spread: 12–36 inches, spreading with age
Exposure: Sun | Water: Moderate to low; drought tolerant once established
Bloom time: Summer–fall | Bloom color: Yellow
USDA Hardiness Zone: 9–11