• A detailed close-up of Antennaria rosea flowers, featuring a cluster of tiny pink bracts surrounding creamy white centers. The papery texture and compact growth form are characteristic of the species.
  • A ground-level view of Antennaria rosea, showing a thick mat of silvery, spoon-shaped leaves. Several small, nodding pink flower buds emerge from the rosette-like foliage, with blades of grass interspersed throughout.
  • A dense cluster of Antennaria rosea in early bloom, with numerous upright stems covered in fuzzy pink flower buds. The narrow, silvery-green leaves contrast with the soft pink buds. The background is a mix of blurred greenery.
  • A dense cluster of Antennaria rosea in early bloom, with numerous upright stems covered in fuzzy pink flower buds. The narrow, silvery-green leaves contrast with the soft pink buds. The background is a mix of blurred greenery.
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Antennaria rosea - Rosy Pussytoes

Antennaria rosea - Rosy Pussytoes

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Rosy Pussytoes is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial known for its soft, silvery-green foliage and clusters of small, rosy-pink flower heads that bloom from late spring to early summer. Drought-tolerant and charmingly compact, it supports pollinators such as bees and butterflies, including the larvae of various Painted Lady species that feed on its leaves.

Its dense, spreading habit makes it an excellent ground cover for dry, well-drained soils, especially in rock gardens, slopes, and erosion-prone areas. Thriving in poor, sandy, or gravelly soils, Rosy Pussytoes is highly resilient and a strong choice for xeriscaping and naturalized plantings. Its fuzzy foliage and low-growing form make it unappealing to browsers.

How Easy Is This Plant to Grow?

Germination Difficulty: Intermediate
Growing Difficulty: Intermediate
Speed of Growth: Moderate
Age to First Bloom: 2

Plant Sizes & Blooming Window

Important Information - The "Plant Sizes" are provided as a general guideline for plant selection. The "Blooming Window" indicates the general period when the species is in bloom, not how long an individual plant will flower.

Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please scroll down to see the specific information for this plant.

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Plant Specifics

Seeds Per Pack

Seeds Per Package: 25

Light Conditions

  • Sun
  • Part Shade

Soil Conditions

  • Dry
  • Sandy
  • Gravelly
  • Well Drained

Height

  • Under 12"
  • 12" - 24"

Width

  • Mat Forming

Bloom Colour

  • Pink

Month of Bloom

  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August

Vigorousness

  • Moderate
  • Fast

Deer Resistance

  • High

Features

  • Butterflies
  • Bees
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Used as Groundcover
  • Urban Spaces
  • Rural Spaces
  • Medicinal Properties
  • Good in Containers

Chinook Exposure

  • Fully Exposed

Distribution Info

Native to Canada and across much of western North America, Rosy Pussytoes is found across northern Canada and from BC to ON, thriving in diverse habitats such as grasslands, meadows, sagebrush steppes, open forests, fellfields, and rocky outcrops at various elevations.

Traditional Edible & Medicinal Info

Traditionally, Indigenous peoples prepared a gum from the stalks of this plant, utilizing it for various treatments. Additionally, it has been noted for its use in treating bruises and similar ailments.