Licorice Splash Licorice Plant

Licorice Splash is a compact licorice plant with soft gray-green leaves edged in creamy variegation. The pale pattern makes a bright foliage accent in containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, and the front of a border. [Proven Winners lists this selection at 8–12 inches tall by 12–18 inches wide, with part sun to sun exposure and USDA Zones 9a–10b](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/helichrysum/licorice-splash-licorice-plant-helichrysum-petiolare). ## Size and Siting Leave about 12–18 inches for the plant to fill out, or place it near a pot edge where its leaves remain visible. It is a short, compact foliage plant rather than a tall screen. Small spring and summer flowers may appear, but the variegated leaves are the main feature. ## Growing Conditions Grow in sun or part sun in soil that drains freely. Water during establishment and avoid consistently wet soil; Proven Winners rates the plant for average water and notes that it needs little fertilizer. It tolerates heat and short dry spells once established, but containers dry faster than garden beds. ## Maintenance Trim stems lightly to maintain the desired outline and remove any damaged leaves. Deadheading is unnecessary for this foliage selection.