Plantain-Leaved Pussytoes (Antennaria plantaginifolia) is a groundcover plant with green leaves, the underside of which are silver, with white flowers in late spring. They prefer dry to mesic soil in sun to part sun, growing less than 1 foot tall. Colonies typically form as the plants mature, which makes them a good choice for groundcovers on banks. Companion plants include Shooting Star (Dodecatheon meadia) and Butterflyweed (Asclepias tuberosa).
Maintenance
If a neat appearance is desired, consider deadheading in June.
About
Light Requirements
Sun,
Part Sun Moisture Requirements
Banks Soil Requirements
Sand Height
Very Short Spacing
1 to 2 feet Category
Groundcover Attracts
Bees Illinois Native Plant Status
Yes Bloom Time
April,
May,
June Bloom Color
White Seasonality
Spring,
Summer Sociability
Groups of 10-20