Perennial: Native to Australia. Drought tolerant. Tolerates coast. Compact, branching growth habit. Produces a shimmering ball of soft, slvry folg. Excellent choice for beds & borders. Perfect for all kinds of containers & great contrast plant for mixed plantings. Combines beautifully w/small ornamental grasses. Little silvery buds open into small light yellow “buttons” in spring. Size: 8-12" x 12". Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod./dry. Needs good drainage. Z9. (syn. Leucophyta brownii)