Species Low Pussytoes
white-peach flowers with white-green leaves

Low Pussytoes

Antennaria dimorpha

Also Known As - Two Form Pussytoes
The Low Pussytoes (Antennaria dimorpha) is an evergreen tufted perennial that grows in rocky and acidic soils. It produces small white and pink flowers during springtime in shallow and compact rosettes. It can tolerate both sun and shade, and prefers dry or moist conditions. It is one of the most drought-tolerant plants and provides year-round ground cover with its attractive foliage and colorful blooms. It is also deer resistant, and is ideal as a low-maintenance border plant for gardens. Low Pussytoes can grow up to 10 inches tall and is a great choice for containers and rock gardens.

Watering:

Minimal

Propagation:

Division,Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,yellow,gray,gray

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Low

watering

Low Pussytoes generally require minimal watering, preferring dry or moist conditions in soil that is well-draining. During the active growing season, you should water the plant once or twice per week, making sure that the soil is completely saturated but draining quickly. During the dormant periods, you should water the plant once every 2 weeks. In the winter months, water more sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Do not water if the temperatures drop below freezing as this could damage the roots of the plant.

sunlight

Low Pussytoes prefers a location in full sun with at least 8 hours of direct sunlight a day.If possible, some shade should be provided in the afternoon during the hottest months to help protect them from drying out. When planted in more sheltered areas, the foliage can quickly become leggy and floppy. Allowing them to get at least 8 hours of direct sunlight each day will help keep them lush and full. Enough sunlight is key for the blooming potential of Low Pussytoes. The more sun the better for such plants.

pruning

Low Pussytoes require very little pruning, and it is suggested that it only be done in the early spring, just before the new growth begins. Pruning of the dead, diseased, or damaged stems should be done at that time to maximize the plant's ability to produce healthy new growth. To avoid affecting the overall shape of the plant, pruning should be done judiciously. It is also beneficial to remove any suckers that may emerge from the base of the plant to keep it looking tidy.