• Close-up of Antennaria parvifolia (Small-Leaf Pussytoes) flowers, showing clusters of soft, white, star-like blooms with a small insect perched on top. The delicate texture of the flowers contrasts with the blurred green background.
  • This image shows a blooming cluster of small-leaved pussytoes (Antennaria parvifolia) growing in dry, cracked soil. The woolly, pale green to silvery foliage hugs the ground, while upright stems rise above carrying clusters of creamy-white, fuzzy flower heads. The plant’s dense mat-like base and softly colored blooms contrast with the parched, rugged soil, reflecting its drought-tolerant nature and suitability for tough growing conditions.
  • A natural meadow with a dense patch of Antennaria parvifolia (Small-Leaf Pussytoes) in full bloom, featuring clusters of creamy white flowers. The surrounding purple wildflowers and mixed native grasses add color and diversity to the landscape.
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Antennaria parvifolia - Small-Leaf Pussytoes

Antennaria parvifolia - Small-Leaf Pussytoes

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Small-Leaf Pussytoes is a hardy, low-growing perennial with dense, silvery-green foliage that forms a soft, spreading mat. In late spring to early summer, it produces fuzzy white to pale pink flower clusters that resemble tiny cat paws, giving the plant its endearing name. These blooms support pollinators such as skippers, moths, and butterflies, including the Painted Lady, whose larvae feed on its leaves, making it a valuable addition to pollinator-friendly plantings.

Thriving in well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils, this drought-tolerant ground cover is ideal for rock gardens, xeriscaping, and erosion control on slopes. Its compact size and slow-spreading habit make it well-suited to urban landscapes, between pavers, as an edging, and in tough dry spots where other plants struggle. Thanks to its tough, fuzzy foliage and low palatability, it is rarely browsed by herbivores.

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

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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

Soil Conditions

  • Well Drained
  • Sandy
  • Gravelly

Height

  • Under 12"

Width

  • Mat Forming

Bloom Colour

  • White

Month of Bloom

  • June
  • July
  • August

Vigorousness

  • Moderate
  • Fast

Deer Resistance

  • High

Features

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

Chinook Exposure

  • Fully Exposed

Distribution Info

Native to Canada, Small-Leaf Pussytoes is found from BC to ON, and into the central and northwestern US, flourishing in open plains, prairies, dry meadows, open forests, and along roadsides.

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