Antennaria parvifolia (Small-Leaf Pussytoes)
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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.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 7 |
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Plant Type | Perennials |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 3" – 6" (7cm – 15cm) |
Spread | 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm) |
Spacing | 8" (20cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | United States, California, Midwest, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Pacific Northwest, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Rocky Mountains, Colorado, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Southwest, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
Andrey Zharkikh (Flickr), Michael Stubben (Shutterstock)
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 | 5
– 7 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 3" – 6" (7cm – 15cm) |
Spread | 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm) |
Spacing | 8" (20cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | United States, California, Midwest, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Pacific Northwest, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Rocky Mountains, Colorado, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Southwest, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |