Helichrysum argyrophyllum

Lovely silver leaves on this tough, drought tolerant and hardy low growing plant. While not needed to make this a useful plant, they add so much in summer. " Vivid yellow flowers, textured like straw, open up on bright days. The plant is transformed into a luminescent waterfall. As dusk approaches, or the day becomes too dull the flowers close back into tight buds." How both poetic and accurate!  "Native to the Eastern Cape of South Africa, this trailing plant is very hardy and drought tolerant. The evergreen foliage is silver grey with small, spoon shaped leaves. It is a perfect plant for well drained banks and walls, growing quite quickly and able to be trimmed easily to size. To prune, lift the uppermost foliage out of the way, and cut back the trailing stems from underneath so that when the foliage is lowered again, the shrub looks untouched. Plants may be dead headed after flowering to keep them looking neat."  Straight from the Dunedin Botanical Gardens where they use this wonderful plant so well. Last photos show the plant in September, before it ghets growing again. So lovely in sleep mode too. Be sure to have a look.