"The Licorice, Petite Licorice, 'Helichrysum petiolare', has cool dusty white leaves. This plant will let you do a little to get a lot. Licorice plants are exceptionally easy to grow, requiring little fertilizer. The Petite Licorice has fine foliage and is a compact grower. It's especially useful in mixed containers as it tends to grow outward which makes a planter or basket look larger. Licorice do best in a well drained soil, either in beds or containers. Petite Licorice produces small flowers that are insignificant and can be removed.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial."