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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Requires full sun to partial sun; tolerates dry, exposed, low-humidity conditions
Watering
Drought-tolerant; water deeply but infrequently, allowing soil to fully dry between waterings to prevent root rot
Temperature
Hardy to mild frosts; thrives in warm, dry summer temperatures and cool, dry winters
Characteristics
- Leaf: Narrow, needle-like evergreen leaves forming dense basal rosettes
- Flower: Spherical, pinecone-like flower heads with purple-pink florets
- Stem: Erect, hairy stems supporting terminal flower heads
Care Guide
Watering
Water deeply every 7–10 days during prolonged dry spells
Fertilization
Apply diluted balanced fertilizer once at the start of active growth. Use low-nitrogen fertilizer to prevent leggy stem growth
Eggshell powder top dressing：Crush fully dried eggshells into fine powder; sprinkle lightly around the base of plants to boost soil calcium levels without causing nutrient burnPruning
- Deadhead spent flower heads to maintain tidy growth and prevent self-seeding
- Trim back dead or damaged foliage in early spring to promote new basal growth
- Remove leggy, elongated stems to preserve the compact clumping habit
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: No documented toxicity to cats per ASPCA
Humans: No documented toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental for dry rock gardens, xeriscapes, and border plantings
