Small-Leaf Pussytoes, Low Everlasting, Nuttall's Pussytoes, Antennaria aprica, Antennaria aprica var. minuscula, Antennaria aureola, Antennaria holmii, Antennaria latisquamea, Antennaria minuscula, Antennaria obtusata, Antennaria pumila, Antennaria recurva, Antennaria rhodanthus
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.
Hardiness |
5 - 7 |
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Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Compositae |
Genus | Antennaria |
Common names | Everlasting, Pussy Toes |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
Height |
3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
Spread |
6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
Spacing | 8" (20cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains, South Dakota, Southwest, United States, Utah, Washington, Wyoming |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
Hardiness |
5 - 7 |
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Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Compositae |
Genus | Antennaria |
Common names | Everlasting, Pussy Toes |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
Height |
3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
Spread |
6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
Spacing | 8" (20cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains, South Dakota, Southwest, United States, Utah, Washington, Wyoming |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Antennaria parvifolia (Small-Leaf Pussytoes) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Antennaria parvifolia (Small-Leaf Pussytoes) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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