STEPPESUNS Hokubetsi
Helichrysum trilineatum 'P021S'
STEPPESUNS Hokubetsi (Helichrysum trilineatum 'P021S') is a perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 10–14 in tall and 12–18 in wide, needs low water, and prefers full sun. Compact silver shrublet from South African steppe; tight needle-like silver foliage.
Plant Select®low water10–14 in tall and 12–18 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Helichrysum trilineatum 'P021S'
- Variety / cultivar
- STEPPESUNS Hokubetsi
- Type
- Perennial
- Mature size
- 10–14 in tall and 12–18 in wide
- Planting spacing
- ~13–18 in apart
- Bloom length
- 2–3 weeks
- Hardiness zones
- USDA 5–9
- Water needs
- low water
- Sun
- Best in full sun.
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- loam, sandy, well drained only
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Firewise (defensible space)
- Zones 2–3 (keep it back from the house)
- Bloom color
- yellow
- Bloom time
- early summer, mid summer
- Pollinator value
- moderate
Wildlife & ecology
- Pollinator value
- moderate
- Deer
- Generally deer-resistant
Planting & establishment
Deep water every 1–2 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 10–14 in tall and 12–18 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 5–9. The Colorado Front Range spans roughly USDA 4b–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.
- Is STEPPESUNS Hokubetsi deer-resistant?
- STEPPESUNS Hokubetsi is generally considered deer-resistant, though no plant is deer-proof when browse pressure is high.
- Is STEPPESUNS Hokubetsi a good firewise plant near the house?
- STEPPESUNS Hokubetsi is suitable in defensible-space zones 2–3, best kept back from the house rather than in the area right against the structure. This is general suitability guidance based on CSU Extension firewise plant lists, not a guarantee that any plant won't burn, a well-irrigated, well-maintained plant is the goal. Follow CSU Extension defensible-space guidance and check with your local fire district before planting in the wildland-urban interface.
- 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.
