Gray-woolly twintip (Stemodia lanata)

Gray-woolly twintip

Gray-woolly twintip boasts a soft, woolly texture due to its dense grayish-white hairs, a trait enabling it to thrive in arid habitats by minimizing water loss. This low-growing perennial features delicate bluish-purple flowers that are particularly adapted to attract pollinators amidst sparse desert flora. Its lance-shaped leaves and sprawling stems give gray-woolly twintip a distinctive ground cover appearance, well-suited for rock gardens or xeriscaping.

Scientific classification

Species

Gray-woolly twintip (Stemodia lanata)

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Perennial

Lifespan

0 mm to 30 cm

Plant Height

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Care Guide for Gray-woolly twintip

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

Pruning: Gray-woolly twintip has a gray-woolly texture and benefits from regular pruning. Techniques involve removing dead branches and trimming tips in early spring to promote growth and flowering. Avoid excessive cutting to ensure plant health and enhance air circulation.

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