Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 8 - 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 - 18 inches |
Leaves: | Fragrant Other: Silvery-gray |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Yellow Other: Silver buds open to yellowish-white blooms. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Groundcover Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division Other: Divide in spring or fall |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |