PlantFun
Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates dry, exposed open sites
Watering
Drought-tolerant; water only during prolonged dry spells to avoid root rot
Temperature
Hardy to moderate frost; thrives in cool temperate growing conditions
Characteristics
- Leaf: Narrow linear leaves covered in dense white woolly hairs to reduce water loss
- Flower: Tiny yellowish-white capitula clustered in dense terminal heads
- Stem: Slender, branching stems with uniform woolly pubescence
Care Guide
Watering
Water sparingly only during extended dry periods
Fertilization
No regular fertilization required; adapted to low-nutrient soils. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers that may disrupt natural growth habit
Crushed eggshell powder：Crush clean, dried eggshells to fine powder; sprinkle lightly on soil surface to add calcium without overfertilizingPruning
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage self-seeding for next year's growth
- Remove dead foliage after flowering to maintain tidy wildflower beds
- No heavy pruning required as it is a low-growing annual herb
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No documented toxicity to cats
Humans: No known toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Wildflower meadow planting, erosion control on dry slopes
