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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; prefers sunny prairie conditions, tolerates light shade in extreme summer heat
Watering
Water deeply when top 5 cm of soil is fully dry; drought-tolerant once established
Temperature
Hardy to USDA zone 7; tolerates mild frost and high summer temperatures
Characteristics
- Leaf: Silver-gray, woolly, basal rosette leaves with rounded to spatulate shape
- Flower: White, daisy-like composite heads with drooping ray florets; blooms open in morning, close in afternoon
- Stem: Slender, woolly scapes bearing single flower heads
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil slightly moist during active growth and flowering
Fertilization
Diluted balanced feed once every 6 weeks. Use only low-strength feed to avoid disrupting native growth habits
Eggshell powder topdressing：Crush dried eggshells into fine powder; sprinkle lightly on soil surface to boost calcium levels and improve drainagePruning
- Remove spent flower heads to encourage self-seeding and tidy growth
- Trim back dead basal foliage in late winter to make space for new spring growth
- Thin overcrowded rosettes in spring to improve airflow and reduce competition
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: No known cat toxicity per ASPCA records
Humans: No known human toxicity
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental wildflower for native plant gardens; supports native pollinators including bees and butterflies
