November 9, 2007, Newsletter Issue #185: Helichrysum petiolare.

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A fast growing trailing foliage plant to compliment the flowering plants in hanging baskets and patio tubs.
The species has silver foliage and will trail to 3 ft .
Helichrysum "Limelight" is golden yellow, with a similar rampant habit.
For the smaller baskets and containers choose Helichrysum variegatum with green and silver foliage or Helichrysum microphyllum , a more compact sort with small silver foliage.

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