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Kathy Ketchum
Taxon ID#
5
An attractive groundcover with silvery-gray foliage and tiny flowers. Can be used between paving stones and in rock gardens.
Scientific Name:
Antennaria microphylla
Common Name 1
› Littleleaf Pussytoes
Family:
Asteraceae
Origins:
Western US and Canada
Plant Type:
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Common Name 2
› Rosy Pussytoes
Common Name 3
› Pink Pussytoes
Oregon native:
yes
Western state native:
yes
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Plant Maintenance Information
Landscape Application Information
Seasonal Care
Resource Links
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Level:
Low
Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Sun Preference:
Full Sun
Water Preference:
VL
Soil Preference:
Prefers loamy or clay soils. Grows poorly in sandy soils.
Fertilizer Needs:
Recommended Mulch:
PLANT DESCRIPTION
Foliage Color:
Gray-White
Foliage Description:
Mat forming, silvery-white, hairy spoon-shaped basal leaves with 3-16'' flower stalks.
Fragrant:
no
Predominant flower color:
White
Flower Description:
Very small flowers may appear pink at times.
Fall color:
no
Fall Color Description:
Winter Foliage:
Deciduous
Winter Interest:
no
Winter Interest Description:
Mature height:
2-12"
Mature spread:
8-10"
Growth rate:
Slow
LANDSCAPE APPLICATION
Deer Resistant:
no
Fire Resistant:
yes
Attracts Pollinators:
no
Attracts Butterflies:
yes
Native Habitat:
Grows in dry meadows, rocky barrens.
Attracts Birds:
no
Cut/Dried Flowers:
no
Used by Wildlife:
yes
Swales:
no
Wildlife Use:
Columbian ground squirrels feed on plant
Photo:
Nancy Glick
Hedge/Screen:
no
Border:
no
Erosion Control:
no
Windbreak:
no
Ground Cover:
yes
Provides Shade:
no
Rock Garden:
yes
Cover Structures:
no
First Bloom:
May
Last Bloom:
Adds Texture/Movement:
Jul
Ornamental Accent:
no
no
Garden Observations:
Application
Anchor 1
SEASONAL CARE
Spring Care:
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
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USDA Hardiness from https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/2086/2018/01/fireresistantplants2017.pdf
RESOURCES
OSU Landscape Profile:
USDA Plants:
Calscape Database:
LBJ Native Plant Database:
Missouri Botanical Garden Database:
Monrovia Profile:
Alternate Source 1:
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Source Comment:
"Martin, A. C., H. S. Zim, and A. L. Nelson. 1951. American Wildlife & Plants A Guide to Wildlife Food Habits. Dover Publications, New York."
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