Species Little Leaf Pussytoes
off-white flowers with yellow-green sepals, green foliage and grey stems

Little Leaf Pussytoes

Antennaria parvifolia

Also Known As - Nuttall's Pussytoes,Small Leaf Pussytoes,Low Everlasting
Little Leaf Pussytoes (Antennaria parvifolia) is a small, low-growing perennial ornamental plant. It has grey-green foliage and white, fuzzy flowers that emerges during early summer. This drought-tolerant plant is an attractive evergreen ground cover that is an easy addition to borders, rock gardens or containers. You can enjoy its petite white fuzzy flowers and silvery foliage all year round. This perennial plant is a great choice for a small space garden as its small size requires minimal maintenance and attention.

Watering:

Minimal

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,gray,gray

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Narrow-Leaved Pygmy Pussytoes (Antennaria monocephala subsp. angustata) should be watered once every 2 weeks during the growing season (approximately April to September). Water around the base of the plant, making sure not to flood or saturate the soil, and only water if the soil is starting to dry out. During the winter months, water sparingly, ensuring the soil doesn't dry out completely.

sunlight

Narrow-Leaved Pygmy Pussytoes (Antennaria monocephala subsp. angustata) typically prefers full sun for most of the day, provided it is at least 4 to 6 hours. The sunlight helps the plant to produce stronger, fuller growth. During the cooler months of the year, however, it is best to provide a few hours of partial shade, especially during mid-day when the sun's intensity is the strongest.

pruning

Narrow-Leaved Pygmy Pussytoes should be pruned moderately each year to encourage more bushy, full growth. Prune during the early spring or late winter to encourage new growth for the upcoming season. Start by cutting away any dead, damaged or diseased stems. Then proceed to thin out any overly crowded sections of the plant. Trim the sides and top of the shrub, so the sides are slightly wider than the top. Do not prune more than 1/3 of the plant at 1 time. In addition, the plant should not be pruned excessively; it should be pruned enough to maintain a desired shape and size, but not so much that the plant appears overly thinned out.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

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