Other common names
cottonweed, sea cottonweed, sea cudweed
Synonyms
Diotis candidissima, Filago maritima, Otanthus maritimus
Herbaceous Perennial
An evergreen, silvery, woolly perennial subshrub to around 10–50cm tall, with small, oblong leaves and aromatic yellow flower heads 8–10 mm wide, blooming from June to September. The plant emits a strong, herbal scent, particularly from its foliage, which intensifies when crushed
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Loam, Sand
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres