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Antennaria plantaginifolia
Pussytoes, Plantain Pussytoes

Antennaria plantaginifolia, or Pussytoes, is a herbaceous perennial, native ground cover in the Asteraceae family. The plant consists of a basal rosette of leaves and an erect stem bearing the flowers. It does best planted in full sun in lean, dry rocky soil with little organic matter. It suffers in soils too rich in organic matter or that drain poorly. It forms mats of soft woolly gray stems and paddle-shaped leaves.

During the spring, a central stem develops from the basal leaves. At the apex of the central stem is a small cluster of about 3 to 6 staminate or pistillate flowerheads. The blooms occur mid- to late spring, lasting about 2-3 weeks. There is no noticeable floral scent. The flower-bearing part of the plant dies down during the summer, but the rosette of basal leaves persists. Occasionally, this plant forms stolons that take root a short distance from the mother plant.

Last Updated: April 10, 2022

Key Info

Scientific Name: Antennaria plantaginifolia
Common Names: Pussytoes, Plantain Pussytoes
Family Name: Asteraceae
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Light Requirement: Full sun, Partial/shady
Moisture Requirement: Dry, Moist well drained
Leaf Retention: Semi-evergreen

Additional Info

Height: 4"-6"
Spread: 1'-2'
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