About

A cultivar of cottonwood with silvery-white, woolly foliage and dense heads of small, cream flowers in summer. A medium-sized, compact, evergreen shrub for a warm, sunny, well-drained position, valued for its silver foliage contrast in a mixed or coastal garden.

About the genus

Oreomyrrhis is a genus containing species of varied habit, from compact perennials to larger woody plants. Members are valued in horticulture for their flowers, foliage, or overall form and are found in diverse habitats worldwide

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.