 Pussytoes is a low-growing plant that yields fuzzy gray flowers. |
Description of pussytoes: The small, woolly leaves, white underneath, form a dense mat across even barren rock surfaces. The stems grow about 2 inches high and spread to about 18 inches. The silvery flowers appear on 10-inch stalks in early to midsummer and are borne in dense clusters. Ease of care: Easy.
Growing pussytoes: This plant is well adapted to full sun and dry, lean soil: conditions similar to those of its natural environment. It will not tolerate competition, so be sure to weed carefully.
Propagating pussytoes: By division in spring or fall.
Uses for pussytoes: This perennial is ideal for planting in cracks and crevices where it will trail over rock faces. It also makes an attractive ground cover for spring bulbs.
Pussytoes related varieties: There are several varieties of pussytoes. A. rosea was once considered a variety of A. dioica but is now given species status. It is similar to Adioica but with entirely pink flowers on a somewhat larger plant. A. rosea and A. dioica are often confused in culture.
Scientific name of pussytoes: Antennaria dioica
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