Plantain-leaved Pussytoes plant profile
Antennaria plantaginifolia
A perennial flower for partial sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Plantain-leaved Pussytoes
Plantain-leaved pussytoes is a low native groundcover with woolly gray-green basal rosettes and fuzzy white flower clusters in mid to late spring (NC State, lasting about 2 to 3 weeks). Plant in spring or fall in lean, dry, rocky or sandy soil in full sun to part shade; it spreads by stolons and suffers in rich or poorly drained soil.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
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Growing conditions
- Sun
- Partial sun
- Soil pH
- 6 to 8
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3a to 8bFind my hardiness zone
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Antennaria plantaginifolia (Plantain-Leaved Pussytoes, Pussytoes)
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (NC State Extension). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.