Covered in dense white hairs, this plant has a silvery, cotton-like look, which helps it reflect sunlight and conserve water in hot, dry conditions.
Flowers attract bees and small pollinators, while seeds may be eaten by ground-feeding birds.
Its unusual texture and white “cottony” spikes add contrast in wildflower gardens and dried floral arrangements.
Covered in dense white hairs, this plant has a silvery, cotton-like look, which helps it reflect sunlight and conserve water in hot, dry conditions.
Flowers attract bees and small pollinators, while seeds may be eaten by ground-feeding birds.
Its unusual texture and white “cottony” spikes add contrast in wildflower gardens and dried floral arrangements.
Bloom: mid-summer to early fall
Habitats: areas along sandy paths; dry sand prairies; gravelly areas along railroads; sand dunes; sandy fields; sandy hill prairies; sandy or gravelly areas along railroads; sunny open areas in sandy savannas
Lifespan: annual
Moisture: dry
Plant type (height): forb (1.5 to 3 feet)
Requirements: full sun
Soil: sandy (gravelly soil is tolerated)
