small-leaf pussytoes
Antennaria parvifolia
USDA zones5 to 7
SunHandles full sun to full shade
WaterNeeds dry soil
Sizeup to 6 inches tall
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White , red , pink , green , brown
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Small-leaf pussytoes (Antennaria parvifolia) is a perennial for ground cover, borders, and woodland gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade and dry, loamy or clay soil. A small, grayish rosette of leaves forms a low mat. In bloom, an erect stalk rises with clusters of small, rayless, whitish flower heads. Butterflies visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Elfin mother of thyme, Autumn moor grass, and Globemaster allium.
Native range
AZ, CA, CO, ID, and 19 more places. See all 23
AZ, CA, CO, ID, KS, MI, MN, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WY; AB, BC, MB, ON, and SK.