Occu­lata

Easy to grow 2.5 ft. tall plants carry attractive, silky, silvery leaves and beautiful, 1-2 in. white flowers with delightful pink eyes. Flowers the first year, bloom is heavier and showier in July and August of the second season. Individual plants are short-lived, however they reliably self-sow to return and flower year after year. Prefers afternoon shade in hot climates. Winter hardy to zone 4.