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Antennaria spp. (Pussy-toes, Cat's ears)

Antennaria spp. Photo/Illustration: Chris Curless



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Antennaria spp. an-ten-NAR-ee-ah Common Name: Pussy-toes, Cat's ears Genus: Antennaria
Low-growing rosettes of long gray leaves covered in fine gray hairs and gray-white flowers in spring that resemble a cat's paw make Antennaria great plants for edging, pathways, or stone walls.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Looks great in spaces between stepping stones or on a patio. It also makes a great edging plant in dry beds. It will drape dramatically when planted on rock walls.
 Care: Provide full sun and very well-drained, dry to medium soil. Antennaria will falter in wet cool conditions.
 Propagation: Sow seeds in open frame in spring or autumn. Divide in spring.
 Problems: Phyllostica, Septoria leaf spot, powdery mildew, and smut.
Height Less than 6 in.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Dry
Maintenance Low
Tolerance Drought Tolerant
Characteristics Native
Bloom Time Late Spring; Spring
Flower Color Pink Flower; White Flower
Uses Beds and Borders
Style Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest, Summer Interest
Type Perennials

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