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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Requires full sun for optimal flowering; tolerates partial shade in hot, arid regions
Watering
Drought-tolerant; water deeply but infrequently to avoid root rot
Temperature
Cold hardy to USDA zone 5; tolerates mild frost and summer heat up to 30°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Basal leaves are finely divided, fern-like, and silvery-green; stem leaves are smaller and reduced as they ascend
- Flower: Flat-topped umbels of tiny, fragrant white to pale pink star-shaped blooms
- Stem: Slender, upright stems covered in fine silvery hairs for moisture retention
Care Guide
Watering
Water when the top 5 cm of soil is completely dry; avoid overwatering
Fertilization
Apply a diluted balanced organic feed once monthly. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers to prevent excessive foliage growth over flowering
Composted coffee grounds tea：Dilute fully composted coffee grounds 1:30 with water for root drench; avoid raw grounds to prevent soil acidity spikesPruning
- Deadhead spent blooms after flowering to encourage self-seeding and maintain tidy growth
- Cut back all foliage to ground level in late autumn to prepare for winter dormancy
- Remove damaged or yellowing stems in early spring before new growth emerges
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No listed toxicity to cats
Humans: No documented toxicity to humans; safe for handling and incidental contact
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental wildflower for rock gardens, border plantings, and pollinator gardens
