A low-growing western native, Antennaria parvifolia (Small-Leaf Pussytoes) is a stoloniferous, mat-forming perennial forming a beautiful carpet of fine-textured, broad spatulate to oblanceolate, silver-gray leaves that remain attractive year-round. In summer, the plant sends up erect, reddish-green stems, up to 6 in. (15 cm), boasting clusters of small, rayless, creamy-white flower heads. The flowers attract painted lady butterflies. They are followed by fluffy seed. Fast-growing, easy, accommodating, and resistant to drought, Antennaria parvifolia withstands light foot traffic. Great as a pretty small-scale groundcover, between stepping stones, for the front of the garden or the rock garden, it is a valuable plant for dry areas.

• Grows up to 3-6 in. tall (7-15 cm) and 8 in. wide (20 cm).
• Performs best in full sun or part shade in loamy or clay, well-drained soils. Grows poorly in sandy soils.
• Perfect for border fronts, as a groundcover, rock gardens.
• Generally pest and disease free.
• Spent flower stems should be removed to keep the plant attractive.
• Native from western Canada to eastern Washington and through the Rocky Mountains and the western Plains to Arizona and New Mexico.