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Antennaria rosea

Also Known As

  • Pink Pussytoes

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 2"-15"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Antennaria rosea plant details

Antennaria rosea is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green and white foliage. In spring and summer 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 rosea

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Antennaria rosea

USDA Zones: 3a - 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

Ground cover with silvery foliage and cute pink flowers. Sun to part shade. Occasional water.

Gardening facts about Antennaria rosea plant

How to Grow Antennaria rosea

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • green

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