| Family | ASTERACEAE |
| Genus species | Helichrysum argyrophyllum DC. trib. Gnaphalieae |
| Habitat | rocky slopes |
| Altitude | 700-1700m |
| Description | leaves obovate to spathulate, at apex unciform, at base very attenuate, densely silvery white hirsute, capitula in lax, pedunculate corymb, bracts imbricate |
| Size | 5-15cm |
| Color | yellow |
| Bloom | late spring, summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | shrub, carpet |
| Cultivation | sunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 13-20°C cuttings in late summer |
| Territory |
Africa
Southern Africa (Cape Provinces) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | ASTERACEAE
|