Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
With stunning, silver foliage during the hottest, driest weather, Icicles licorice plant is a necessity for your annual or perennial border. It has an upright habit, growing 8-16 inches high, with a similar shape and form as a lavender plant. The intense, silver color provides interest in your fall garden.
As well as being drought tolerant, Helichrysum thianschanicum does not have disease or insect problems. It is native to western China where it grows on sand dunes and gravelly slopes. Use it as a filler in containers, hanging baskets, and window boxes.
Proven Accents Icicles Licorice Plant Care
This plant is very easy to care for. No pruning is necessary. You may want to pinch off flowers to best display the silver foliage. Plant it in average soil and provide average watering. Icicles prefers part sun to full sun.
Proven Accents Icicles Licorice Plant Spacing
With its spread of 18-20 inches, you will plant it about 20 inches apart in the landscape. Because of its spread, you will need only one as a filler in combination containers.
Proven Accents® Icicles Licorice Plant Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-10 |
| Flower Color(s): Grown for Foliage |
| Foliage Color(s) Silver |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height Class: Short |
| Height: 8-16 Inches |
| Spread: 18-20 Inches |
| Spacing: 18-20 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Use Types: Container, Hanging Baskets, Landscape |
| Features: Fall Interest, Low Maintenance, Foliage Interest |
| Maintenance: Easy |
| Scientific Name: Helichrysum thianschanicum 'Icicles' |
| Common Name: Proven Accents® Icicles Licorice Plant |
| Other Name(s): Silver Spike, Icicle Plant |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Selections |
- SKU:
- HELICP
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
3.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
~1.42 quarts
Also Known As:
4.25" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.93"H x 4.25"W
Volume:
~1.56 pints
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
~1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
~2.26-3.73 quarts
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We want your plants to arrive in great condition! If you notice any issues upon delivery, contact us within 3 days.
All annuals, houseplants & vegetables, we provide a 30-day warranty to ensure that your plants thrive.
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
If you have any questions about shipping restrictions, feel free to reach out to our team!