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Stemodia lanata - Woolly Stemodia

Market price from $1.70 to $4.95

Stemodia lanata is an impressive perennial plant, popularly known as Woolly Stemodia. Hailing from the rugged terrains of Mexico and Texas, it is a testament to nature's brilliance and resistance, flourishing even in the harshest conditions. Its foliage, a unique shade of silver resulting from a constellation of tiny, wool-like hairs, flows liberally from the plant, covering a diameter of up to 3 feet. From spring to fall, this durable beacon of beauty brandishes small, lavender-blue flowers like little emblems against the silver tapestry it flourishes upon. Requiring minimal water and basking in full sunlight, it thrives even amidst drought, demonstrating its robust and resilient nature. The Woolly Stemodia brings a unique charm to xeriscapes and rock gardens, all while attracting some winged friends, lending your space a sense of serenity as butterflies hover around this botanical marvel. With radiant colors, minimal care requirements, and an innate ability to attract natural beauty, the Woolly Stemodia truly captures the essence of practical and enthralling horticulture.

  • Size: Up to 6 inches tall and 3 feet in diameter
  • Flowers: Small lavender-blue flowers
  • Foilage: Silver-gray, wool-like leaves
  • Water usage: Low (drought-tolerant)
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
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