Is Licorice Everlasting safe for pets?

Yes, Licorice Everlasting (Helichrysum Odoratissimum) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Licorice Everlasting easy to care for?

Licorice Everlasting has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun light.

Can Licorice Everlasting grow indoors?

Yes, Licorice Everlasting is suitable for indoor growing. It thrives in full_sun light conditions.

Licorice Everlasting (Helichrysum Odoratissimum) is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

A strongly aromatic, much branched perennial herb with small silvery leaves and small yellow flowerheads borne in groups.

Last updated: February 2026

Licorice Everlasting

Helichrysum Odoratissimum

A strongly aromatic, much branched perennial herb with small silvery leaves and small yellow flowerheads borne in groups.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky

Indoor:Yes

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental, aromatic

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Licorice Everlasting

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Prune

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Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae

Genus:Helichrysum