Eriophyllum sp.

Woolly sunflower, Oregon sunshine, Golden yarrow

A perennial herb sprawling 20  centimetres in height. Covered with a woolly grey hair which conserve water by reflecting heat and reducing air movement across the leaf's surface. Tolerates drought, forming a silver skeleton and brownish dead flowers which is still pretty in a true xeric garden. Otherwise a happy looking cheerful plant that flowers for ages, from November to February. Keeping it poor improves the form!