Common Everlasting

Description
Perennial herb forming clumps up to 40cm.

Foliage
Leaves variably shaped but with dense white hairs.

Flowers
Bright golden flowers borne as terminal clusters on flower stalks: up to 1.5cm across. Can flower most of year, but principally during late winter to spring. Seeding in summer.

Habitat
Prefers full sun and well-drained soils, can tolerate a range of soils.

Special notes
Fast growing and adaptable. L longer flowering in full sun. If in garden, may respondwell to pruning. May die back in dry conditionsbut re-shoots well after rain.