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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Requires full, unobstructed sunlight; tolerates intense desert heat and minimal shade
Watering
Drought-tolerant; water deeply only when the top 5–7 cm of soil is completely dry
Temperature
Thrives in warm desert temperatures; can tolerate light, short-duration frosts down to 5°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Narrow, linear to spatulate leaves covered in fine white hairs, silvery-green in color
- Flower: Small, funnel-shaped white to pale lavender blooms with yellow throats
- Stem: Slender, trailing stems that form dense, low mats
Care Guide
Watering
Water deeply every 7–10 days during active growth to support blooming
Fertilization
No regular fertilization required; excess nutrients can reduce bloom production. If needed, apply a diluted, low-nitrogen fertilizer once at the start of the growing season
Eggshell powder topdressing：Crush clean, dried eggshells into fine powder; mix lightly into the top 2 cm of soil to add calcium without introducing excess nutrientsPruning
- Remove spent blooms to encourage extended flowering through early summer
- Clear dead foliage after the plant dies back in late summer to maintain garden tidiness
- Trim overcrowded stems to preserve the dense mat-forming growth habit
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: No documented toxicity to cats per ASPCA records
Humans: No documented toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental groundcover for rock gardens, desert landscapes, and container planters
