Helichrysum petiolare is a sprawling evergreen rhizomatous shrub.
It is grown for its felt-like grey green foliage, the heart shaped leaves and stems are covered with cobwebby white hairs.
In summer it produces masses of creamy yellow flowers.
It is very adaptable and will grow easily almost anywhere.
The soft grey foliage makes a great contrast on borders, pots and large rockeries and goes well in formal and informal garden designs, especially edging pathways and borders.