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Antennaria media
Also Known As
- Alpine Pussytoes
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 4"-12"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Antennaria media plant details
Antennaria media is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. 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, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something wind tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Antennaria media
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: spreading
GROWING CONDITIONS for Antennaria media
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, wind
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Antennaria media
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- wind tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- cream
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Antennaria for your garden
aka Pink Pussy Toes
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 4"-8"
Width: 10"-12"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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
aka Pink Pussytoes
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-15"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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
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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