PlantFun
Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial sun; tolerates dry, nutrient-poor soils
Watering
Drought-tolerant; only water during extended, severe dry periods
Temperature
Hardy to extreme cold; tolerates summer heat and light frost
Characteristics
- Leaf: Basal leaves are spatulate, stem leaves are linear to lanceolate, hairy and serrated
- Flower: Tiny white composite flower heads in dense terminal clusters
- Stem: Erect, branched upper stem, covered in fine white hairs
Care Guide
Watering
Rely on natural rainfall; only water during prolonged dry spells
Fertilization
No fertilization required. Fertilizer may encourage excessive growth and spread
Eggshell powder topdress：Crush clean eggshells into fine powder and sprinkle around the base to improve soil drainage and add trace calciumPruning
- Remove spent flower heads to prevent widespread self-seeding
- Thin dense clumps to improve airflow and reduce competition
- Pull entire plant after flowering to control spread in managed areas
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No listed toxicity to cats
Humans: No known toxic effects to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: N/A
