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Antennaria chilensis

Also Known As

  • Antennaria magellanica

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"-6"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 4a-10a

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Antennaria chilensis plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Antennaria chilensis

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Antennaria chilensis

USDA Zones: 4a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A nice silvery pussy toe from the tip of South America, it forms dense attractive mats of silvery leaves that are nice between paving stones.. ZONE 4

Gardening facts about Antennaria chilensis plant

How to Grow Antennaria chilensis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

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

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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aka Pink Pussy Toes

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 4"-8"

Width: 10"-12"

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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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
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aka Pink Pussytoes

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 2"-15"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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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
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aka Field Pussy Toes

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 4"-16"

Width: 4"-16"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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