Soft, velvety silver foliage spreads low across the ground, making this a natural choice for edging beds or spilling over a wall. The leaves themselves are the main draw—densely woolly and pale enough to glow in afternoon heat.

Plant in full sun with well-drained soil; it tolerates drought once established and asks little else. The mat stays attractive from fall through spring and into summer, giving you year-round structure in the garden.