ladies tobacco
Antennaria parlinii
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size6 to 12 inches tall9 to 18 inches wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White
Notes
Ladies tobacco (Antennaria parlinii) is a perennial for groundcover, rock gardens, and dry borders. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average soil. It grows 6 to 12 inches tall and spreads 9 to 18 inches. White flowers appear from early to late spring and into early summer. It is drought tolerant, so it suits dry spots.
Pairs well with Rock rose, Silver sage, and Karl Foerster feather reed grass.
Native range
Eastern and central North America.