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Antennaria dioica

Pussytoes

Dense mats of silvery-green foliage give rise to clusters of pale pink flowers. Use for filling spaces at the front of borders or between paving stones, as it will withstand light foot traffic.

  • »  Evergreen perennial that hugs the ground
  • »  Silvery-green foliage bears tiny pale pink or white flowers on short stems
  • »  Perfect for the rock garden or along and between walkways
  • »  Bloom Time: April to June

9cm Potted
$8.75
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Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Heat Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Xeriscape
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Dwarf
• Trailing
Foliage Color
• Gray
• Silver
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
• Rooftop (extensive)
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Antennaria dioica

Grows best in full sun, in a dry to average, or poor soil, a quality that makes it an exceptional rock garden plant. It can be propagated by seed, division or cutting. Cut or mow off spent flowers to keep the plant neat and tidy.