Antennaria neglecta (Field Pussytoes)
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Antennaria neglecta (Field Pussytoes) is a stoloniferous, mat-forming perennial forming a carpet of small, fine-textured, silvery basal leaves adorned with a single conspicuous vein. In spring to early summer, the plant sends up erect stems, up to 12 in. (30 cm), boasting clusters of small, fuzzy, white flower heads. The flowers attract painted lady butterflies. The female flowers are followed by tufts of awned fruits that look frothy and resemble small dandelions. Easy, accommodating, and resistant to drought, Antennaria neglecta is a great small-scale groundcover for dry locations in both sun and shade. A cute-looking little plant for the rock garden or rocky slopes.
- Grows up to 6-12 in. tall and wide (15-30 cm). Will spread by stolons to form dense colonies
- Performs best in full sun or part shade in lean, gritty to rocky, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Grows poorly in fertile, humus-rich soils, particularly if soils are not sharply drained.
- Perfect as a groundcover for rock gardens, rocky slopes, prairies, and meadows.
- Generally pest and disease free.
- Propagate by division or by seed.
- Native to North America.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 8 |
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Plant Type | Perennials |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm) |
Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, California, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Northeast, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Rocky Mountains, Colorado, Wyoming, Southeast, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Southwest, Oklahoma |
Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Ground Covers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
Doug McGrady, Joshua Mayer, Erutuon (Flickr)
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 8 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm) |
Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, California, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Northeast, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Rocky Mountains, Colorado, Wyoming, Southeast, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Southwest, Oklahoma |
Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Ground Covers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow |