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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.

    By: Desert Jewels Nursery

    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

    • Foliage Color

      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Antennaria dioica 'Rubra'

    aka Pink Pussy Toes

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 10"-12"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Antennaria dioica 'Rubra' flower, foliage by Grace Peterson
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    Antennaria dioica 'Roy Davidson'

    aka Roy Davidson Dwarf Pussy Toes

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1"-2"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Antennaria dioica 'Roy Davidson' flower by Edelweiss Perennials
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    Antennaria carpatica

    aka Antennaria helvetica, Antennaria lanata, Pussytoes

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3"-6"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Antennaria carpatica by Arrowhead Alpines
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    Antennaria neglecta

    aka Field Pussy Toes

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-16"

    Width: 4"-16"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Antennaria neglecta flower, foliage, form by El Grafo
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    Antennaria plantaginifolia

    aka Pussytoes

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 8"-18"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Antennaria plantaginifolia flower by Fritz Flohr Reynolds
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