"The Licorice, White Licorice, 'Helichrysum petiolare', exhibits vigorous growth and elegant silver-frosted foliage. This plant will let you do a little to get a lot. Licorice plants are exceptionally easy to grow, requiring little fertilizer. 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. White Licorice produces small flowers that are insignificant and can be removed.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial."