Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Central Asia
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions
Dry areas, Hot climate regions, Low annual rainfall regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Gold, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Black Spot, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Root rot, Stem rot, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics
Good for the Scalp, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Prevents Premature Baldness, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, Cramps, Menopause problems, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Root, Root bark
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HETEROCENTRON elegans
HELICHRYSUM thianschanicum
Common Name
Spanish Shawl
Licorice Plant
In Hindi
Heterocentron
मुलैठी
In German
Heterocentron
Lakritze
In French
Heterocentron
réglisse
In Spanish
Heterocentron
regaliz
In Greek
Heterocentron
γλυκόρριζα
In Portuguese
Heterocentron
alcaçuz
In Polish
Heterocentron
lukrecja
In Latin
Heterocentron
liquorice
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Melastomataceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Heterocentron
Glycyrrhiza
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Spanish Shawl and Liquorice
Season and care of Spanish Shawl and Liquorice is important to know. While considering everything about Spanish Shawl and Liquorice Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spanish Shawl season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Liquorice season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spanish Shawl is Loam and for Liquorice is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral and for Liquorice is Neutral, Alkaline.
Spanish Shawl and Liquorice Physical Information
Spanish Shawl and Liquorice physical information is very important for comparison. Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Liquorice height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Spanish Shawl and Liquorice are as follows:
Spanish Shawl flower color: Fuchsia
Spanish Shawl leaf color: Dark Green
Liquorice flower color: Yellow
- Liquorice leaf color: Gray Green, Silver and Gray
Care of Spanish Shawl and Liquorice
Care of Spanish Shawl and Liquorice include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Liquorice pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Spanish Shawl needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Liquorice needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.