Is STEPPESUNS Hokubetsi good for the Colorado Front Range?

Yes, STEPPESUNS Hokubetsi is a well-suited perennial for Colorado's Front Range.

How far apart do I plant STEPPESUNS Hokubetsi?

Space STEPPESUNS Hokubetsi about 13 in apart for a faster, fuller bed, or up to 18 in apart for a looser planting.

Is STEPPESUNS Hokubetsi hardy on the Front Range?

STEPPESUNS Hokubetsi is hardy in USDA 5 to 9. The Colorado Front Range spans roughly USDA 4b to 6a, so it is at its cold edge here. Site it in a warm microclimate and protect young plants.

How much water does STEPPESUNS Hokubetsi need?

It needs low water once established.

Is STEPPESUNS Hokubetsi native to Colorado?

No. It is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.

How long does STEPPESUNS Hokubetsi bloom?

STEPPESUNS Hokubetsi blooms for about two to three weeks on the Front Range. Bloom timing shifts a week or two with elevation and spring weather.

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STEPPESUNS Hokubetsi

Helichrysum trilineatum 'P021S'

Compiled by Nicholas Julia · Reviewed against CSU Extension & Plant Select® · Updated 2026-10-30

STEPPESUNS Hokubetsi (Helichrysum trilineatum 'P021S') is a perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 10 to 14 in tall and 12 to 18 in wide, needs low water, and prefers full sun. Compact silver shrublet from South African steppe; tight needle-like silver foliage.

Plant Select®low water10 to 14 in tall and 12 to 18 in wideXeric / water-wise

Photos

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Photo 2: Xemenendura, Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA)
Photo 3: Denver Botanic Gardens, Wikimedia Commons (CC0)
Photo 4: Denver Botanic Gardens, Wikimedia Commons (CC0)

At a glance

Will it survive here?

Hardiness zones: USDA 5 to 9
Water needs: low water
Sun: Best in full sun.
Soil: loam, sandy, well drained only
Soil pH: 6.5 to 8.0
Hail tolerance: high
Wind tolerance: high
Salt tolerance: moderate

How big, what shape?

Mature size: 10 to 14 in tall and 12 to 18 in wide
Planting spacing: ~13 to 18 in apart

What it looks like, and when

Bloom time: early summer, mid summer
Bloom color: yellow
Bloom length: 2 to 3 weeks
Foliage: Evergreen

Who else benefits

Pollinator value: moderate
Deer: Not rated
Colorado native: No

Also worth knowing

Fire rating: Not rated

Planting & establishment

Deep water every 1 to 2 weeks during establishment (first growing season), then water sparingly per Plant Select guidance.

Frequently asked questions

Is STEPPESUNS Hokubetsi good for the Colorado Front Range?: Yes, STEPPESUNS Hokubetsi is a well-suited perennial for Colorado's Front Range.
How big does STEPPESUNS Hokubetsi get?: It matures to about 10 to 14 in tall and 12 to 18 in wide.
How far apart do I plant STEPPESUNS Hokubetsi?: Space STEPPESUNS Hokubetsi about 13 in apart for a faster, fuller bed, or up to 18 in apart for a looser planting.
Is STEPPESUNS Hokubetsi hardy on the Front Range?: STEPPESUNS Hokubetsi is hardy in USDA 5 to 9. The Colorado Front Range spans roughly USDA 4b to 6a, so it is at its cold edge here. Site it in a warm microclimate and protect young plants.
How much water does STEPPESUNS Hokubetsi need?: It needs low water once established.
Is STEPPESUNS Hokubetsi native to Colorado?: No. It is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
How long does STEPPESUNS Hokubetsi bloom?: STEPPESUNS Hokubetsi blooms for about two to three weeks on the Front Range. Bloom timing shifts a week or two with elevation and spring weather.