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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

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    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

    Gardening facts about Antennaria media plant

    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

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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 rosea

    aka Pink Pussytoes

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2"-15"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Antennaria rosea flower by Stan Shebs
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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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