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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Requires full sun for optimal growth; tolerates partial sun in mild climates
Watering
Drought-tolerant once established; allow top 2 cm of soil to dry between waterings
Temperature
Tolerates mild frost down to 5°C; prefers cool temperate growing conditions
Characteristics
- Leaf: Narrow linear leaves covered in dense silvery-white woolly pubescence
- Flower: Tiny yellowish-white capitula clustered in dense terminal heads
- Stem: Slender branching stems with consistent woolly hair coverage
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil slightly moist during active growth; avoid waterlogging
Fertilization
Optional diluted compost tea application once. No regular fertilization required; excess nutrients may reduce flowering
Banana peel compost tea：Use fully composted banana peels; dilute 1:20 with water for root drenching to avoid pest attractionPruning
- Deadhead spent flower heads to prevent unwanted self-seeding
- Remove yellowing foliage to maintain a tidy ground cover appearance
- Trim back entire plant after flowering to clear garden debris
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No listed toxicity to cats
Humans: No documented toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Low-growing ground cover for wildflower gardens and rockeries
