Pussytoes

Field pussytoes
Antennaria neglecta

Antennaria is a perennial herb native to North America and belongs to the aster family

The plant spreads by underground stems and forms dense colonies

Grows well on a thin layer of rocky soil in part shade or full sun

Host of the painted lady butterfly caterpillar

Perfectly complements a native garden.

No need for any special treatment

Antennaria neglecta (Header photo)

Common name field pussytoes

Antennaria rosea growing wild

Antennaria rosea

Common name rosy pussytoes

By Joanne McKinnon

Indie author and publisher. Artist and gardener.