Zone:  5
Height:  30cm [1ft] here
Width:  20cm [8in]
Foliage: Grey-green densely covered with white, woolly hairs; basal rosette first year
Flower:  Mid summer, silver-white thistles along candelabra of multiple branches
Light:  Full sun
Moisture: Average to little
Soil:  Average, well-drained
Garden location:  Front of border; leave adequate space for shape to develop