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Antennaria dioica 'Roy Davidson'

Also Known As

  • Roy Davidson Dwarf Pussy Toes

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 1"-2"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Antennaria dioica 'Roy Davidson' plant details

Antennaria dioica 'Roy Davidson' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green and white foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Antennaria dioica 'Roy Davidson'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen green and white
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: edging plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Antennaria dioica 'Roy Davidson'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A very compact variety, leaves are green on top, silver underneath, giving it a distinct two-tone appearance. Pink flowers.

Gardening facts about Antennaria dioica 'Roy Davidson' plant

How to Grow Antennaria dioica 'Roy Davidson'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 4"-8"

Width: 10"-12"

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 2"-15"

Width: 12"-24"

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  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

4a-10b

Size

Height: 3"-6"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 4"-16"

Width: 4"-16"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 8"-18"

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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