Species Pygmy Pussytoes

Pygmy Pussytoes

Antennaria monocephala de

Also Known As - One Headed Pussytoes
Pygmy Pussytoes (Antennaria monocephala de) is a low-growing, evergreen tufted perennial native to the rocky and sandy soils of dry meadows, open woodlands, and rocky alpine habitats. It has simple, evenly-sized leaves, often folded, giving the plant a soft, cushion-like look. Its delicate white flowers, in a classic Daisy-like form, emerge in early summer. This vigorous plant is both easy to grow and drought tolerant, making it perfect for rock and alpine gardens, and those with low maintenance requirements. The mild scent of the flowers also makes it a great choice for fragrance gardens. Its distinctive, low-growing habit and lush green foliage makes it an ideal groundcover that requires minimal care.

Watering:

Average

Hardiness Zone:

Flowers:

White/Cream|Green/Brown Flowers

Sun:

Sun, Partial Shade

Soil:

Sand

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,gray,gray

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Silvery Everlasting should be watered once every week, but adjust frequency based on the plant's soil moisture level. Water deeply, so the soil is moist to a depth of 5 to 6 inches. Stressed plants may require an extra watering per month. Do not let the soil remain overly wet; allow the top inch or 2 to dry out before watering. In hot or dry climates, it may need more frequent watering, whereas in cooler climates it may need less frequent watering.

sunlight

Silvery Everlasting is a plant species native to the cooler regions of Europe, North America, and Asia. It thrives best in moderate amounts of sunlight, at least 4 to 6 hours per day. This species benefits from partial shade in warm climates, but can tolerate full sun exposure in cooler climates. As a low-growing perennial, Silvery Everlasting does best when surrounded by shorter plants and protection from windy conditions.

pruning

Silvery Everlasting (Antennaria luzuloides) does not require much pruning. However, if you want your plant to look more natural and to remove any dead and weak stems, you can lightly prune your Silvery Everlasting in late summer. You should cut off the dead stems at the ground level and any thin, weak stems will also need to be pruned at the same time. It is important not to over-prune this species, as it will not look good and may lead to the plant becoming distressed.

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