Chrysocephalum

This is the perfect plant for almost all gardens. They don’t just tolerate heat – they love it, yet they can withstand surprisingly cold temperatures also. One year mine were blooming right up until a December storm encased them in ice. The one thing they do not like is the soil staying too wet. They are quite drought tolerant though, what we call “an end of the hose plant,” which simply means they will thrive even if you don’t add additional water through the summer. If they start looking tired during the summer, a trim back can help them quickly bounce back into top form. In containers regular fertilization will be helpful, but in the landscape they will tolerate poor soils and low fertility. However, a dose of slow-release fertilizer or some compost added at the time of planting would be helpful.
Exposure
Sun
Height
8-14"
Spacing
14-16"

Uses
Use in planters or landscapes; great in informal drifts
Features
Tufted yellow flowers on silvery foliage; very heat and drought tolerant