Pseudognaphalium microcephalum, Wright’s Cudweed
A Southern California perennial herb. It can reach a height of up to four feet tall and two feet wide. White flowers bloom summer through fall. The flowers are a nice addition to any arrangement and can be dried. It is semi deciduous in the summer.
| Family Name | Asteraceae |
| Species Name | Pseudognaphalium microcephalum |
| Common Name | Wrights Cudweed |
| Native to | California |
| Plant Type | Perennial herb |
| Height x Width | 2-4 x 1-2 |
| Growth Habit | Erect, clumping |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Water Requirement | Low |
| Soil Type | Well draining |
| Flower Color | White, grey-ish |
| Flowering Months | Summer, fall |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Summer semi-deciduous |
| Fragrant | No |
| Cold Hardy to | 10 F |
| Attracts pollinators | Bees, butterflies |
| Container Plant | Yes |
| Erosion Control | No |
| Bank Stabilization | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Local plant | Yes |
