Antennaria microphylla
Littleleaf Pussytoes
Rosy Pussytoes
Pink Pussytoes
Plant Family:
Asteraceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Flower:
White
Blooms :
May
to:
Jul
Very small flowers may appear pink at times.
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
No
Foliage:
Gray-White
Deciduous
Kathy Ketchum
Mat forming, silvery-white, hairy spoon-shaped basal leaves with 3-16'' flower stalks.
Oregon Native?
Yes
West State Native?
Yes
Western US and Canada
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Water Needs:
VL
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
No
Firewise?
Yes
Height:
2-12"
Spread:
8-10"
Growth Rate:
Slow
Native Habitat:
Grows in dry meadows, rocky barrens.
Soil:
Prefers loamy or clay soils. Grows poorly in sandy soils.
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Mulch:
Long Term:
Winter:
Spring:
Only information found on pruning recommendation is related to firewise: "Regular maintenance, pruning flower stalks and cutting back as needed improves fire resistance for all groundcovers." (http://idahofirewise.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/FireXResi
Summer:
Fall:
Common Problems
Diseases:
Insects:
Also called: