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Plantain-Leaved Pussytoes

Antennaria plantaginifolia

Named for its cat paw-like flower heads, this low-growing perennial makes an excellent ground cover in the right conditions. Leaves are wooly and silvery-green and the flowers range from white (male) to light pink (female). Attractive to butterflies and is deer resistant.

BLOOM TIME
  • April
  • May
  • June
SUNLIGHT
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
SOIL TYPE
  • Well Drained
  • Dry
HEIGHT

less than 1'

CATERPILLAR SPECIES HOSTED

1-10

WILDLIFE BENEFITED

Caterpillars, Birds

Artist: Claire Luce Baldwin

Photo Credit: Maine Audubon