PlantFun
Plant Needs
Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade; tolerates reflected heat and dry, exposed growing conditions
Watering
Drought-tolerant; water only during extended periods of extreme dryness to avoid root rot
Temperature
Hardy to light frost (down to 5°C); thrives in warm, sunny temperate climates
Characteristics
- Leaf: Narrow linear leaves covered in dense white-woolly hairs, arranged in basal rosettes and alternate on stems
- Flower: Clustered pale yellow capitula, small and tightly packed, lacking showy ray florets
- Stem: Slender, erect to ascending stems covered in woolly pubescence
Care Guide
Watering
Water sparingly only when top 5 cm of soil is completely dry
Fertilization
No regular fertilization needed. Excess fertilizer can cause leggy growth and reduce flowering
Crushed eggshell powder：Crush clean, dried eggshells to fine powder and dust lightly on soil surface to add calcium without over-fertilizing the low-nutrient preferred substratePruning
- Deadhead spent flower heads to prevent unwanted self-seeding if desired
- Remove faded, brown foliage after the plant senesces in late summer
- Avoid heavy pruning as the low-growing habit requires minimal maintenance
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: No known toxic effects on cats (ASPCA unlisted, no documented cases)
Humans: No known toxic effects on humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Wildflower garden ground cover, rockery accent, pollinator support for small bees
