Pink Pussytoes

Antennaria dioica 'Rosea'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Perennial

Plant Family: Asteraceae

Plant Description: Semi-evergreen, mat forming perennial with grey-green, spoon-shaped leaves, that are densely white and hairy beneath. Bears small rose-pink flowerheads on stems 3/4" long in late spring to early summer that resemble little pink kitten toes. Flowerheads are followed by fluffy seedheads. Great for rock gardens. Prefers full sun.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Perennial - Evergreen

Plant Care: Perennial - Evergreen (soft-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. To avoid winter stress, wait until spring to identify what portions of the plant are still alive and then remove the rest.

Video: Cleaning up Evergreen Perennials - Spring Cleanup

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 2-6" tall x 18" wide

Utah Native: No

Nativar: No

Plant Select: No

Pollinator Friendly: No

Localscapes: Infill Plant, Central Open Shape

Evergreen: Yes

Foliage Interest: No

Foliage Colors: Silver-Green

Bloom Colors: Pink

Bloom Seasons: Late Spring

Bloom Period: May - Jun

Erosion Control: No

Ground Cover: Yes

Foodscape: No

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9

Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)

Irrigation Requirement:

Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)

Salt Tolerant: Unknown

Deer Tolerant: No

Garden Location:

Design Path
- Lots of Pots
Irrigation Path
- Irrigation Hardware
Planting Path
- Nursery Shopping

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Summer
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Winter