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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Requires full sun for optimal growth and silvery foliage color; tolerates partial sun but loses vibrancy
Watering
Drought-tolerant; water only during prolonged dry spells, avoid overwatering to prevent root rot
Temperature
Tolerates light frost (down to 5°C) and warm summer temperatures; performs best in temperate sunny conditions
Characteristics
- Leaf: Linear, silvery-white, densely covered in woolly hairs to reduce water loss
- Flower: Small creamy-white clustered heads, surrounded by woolly bracts
- Stem: Slender, upright to spreading, covered in fine white woolly trichomes
Care Guide
Watering
Water sparingly when the top 5 cm of soil is completely dry
Fertilization
Diluted balanced feed once every 2 months. Use low-nitrogen feed to preserve compact growth habit
Composted coffee grounds tea：Use only fully composted grounds to avoid odor and pest issues; dilute 1:40 with water for root drenchingPruning
- Deadhead spent flower heads to limit self-seeding if natural spread is not desired
- Thin overcrowded plants to improve airflow and reduce disease risk
- Remove wilted foliage after the plant dies back in late summer
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: Ornamental groundcover, wildflower meadow component, dried flower arrangements
