About
A mat-forming, evergreen perennial to 10cm high with small, grey-green oblong leaves that curl up slightly to reveal silvery-white undersides. Small, yellow, daisy-like flowers are produced in summer.
About the genus
A genus of just one known species of flowering plants forming a low-growing, evergreen carpet of silvery-green, narrow foliage. Small, stalkless yellow daisy-like flowers appear all year round, but mainly in spring to early summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained, Moist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Native toS Africa (Cape)
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in well-drained soil in full sun
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free