ATHANASIA acerosa. South Africa. A striking shrub of the daisy family, with stout, somewhat contorted trunks growing 3-5' tall. Closely lining the current shoots are pairs of grey green leaves, generally 3-5” long, with extremely narrow, forked lobes. Small bright yellow flower heads are borne in broad, yarrow-like clusters in spring and summer.The old clusters are beautiful in dried flower arrangements. Stunning as a small specimen shrub. Sun, most soils, moderate to occasional watering when established. Hardiness is uncertain, possibly 20^oF or less.