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Mountain everlasting

How to identify Mountain everlasting (Antennaria dioica)

Mountain everlasting, also known as Stoloniferous pussytoes, Common pussytoes

Mountain everlasting is a low-growing evergreen perennial, forming a dense mat roughly 4 inches (10 cm) high and spreading 8-12 inches (20-30 cm) wide, potentially reaching up to 2 feet (60 cm) across. It thrives in sandy and infertile soils, and as a groundcover, it showcases year-round foliage. The roots anchor the plant as it slowly expands. During mid to late summer, it produces flowers, adding seasonal interest to its lush green carpet.

Lifespan

Lifespan: Perennial, Annual

Plant Type

Plant Type: Herb

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Evergreen

Quickly Identify Mountain everlasting

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Low-growing perennial, 4 inches (10 cm) high, spreading 8-12 inches (20-30 cm) wide.

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Dioecious plant with fuzzy, white to pink blooms on stalks 6-12 inches (15-30 cm) tall.

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Spatula-shaped leaves with distinctive white-woolly undersides, forming a silver-green basal mat.

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Slender, erect stem up to 10 inches (25 cm) high, covered in fine white hairs.

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Year-round foliage, slowly expanding roots, and silver sheen on stem for unique identification.

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Detailed Traits of Mountain everlasting

Leaf Features

Mountain everlasting features spatula-shaped leaves that are approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) to 2 inches (5 cm) in length. These leaves are arranged in rosettes and have a distinctive white-woolly underside. They form a basal mat, spreading up to 18 inches (45 cm) wide, creating a silver foliage cover. The leaves are primarily silver-green, adding to their unique texture and visual appeal.

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Flower Features

The flowers of mountain everlasting are clusters of fuzzy, white to pink blooms perched on stout stalks that range from 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) in height. Blooming in late spring to early summer, the plant is dioecious with male flowers typically on shorter stalks. The flower heads of mountain everlasting feature bristle-like hairs, adding to their distinct appearance.

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Stem Features

The stem of mountain everlasting is slender and erect, reaching up to 10 inches (25 cm) in height. It is typically covered in fine, white hairs, giving it a downy texture. The coloration ranges from green to a light gray-green due to the dense hairiness. The stem is relatively thin, measuring approximately 1/8 inch (3 mm) in diameter, and exhibits minimal branching. This characteristic and the presence of a silvery sheen are key identification features.

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Key Facts About Mountain everlasting

Attributes of Mountain everlasting
Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
White
Pink
Red
Stem Color
Green
Gray
Silver
White
Pink
Leaf type
Evergreen
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Scientific Classification of Mountain everlasting

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Daisy
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Mountain everlasting (Antennaria dioica)
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Distribution Map of Mountain everlasting

Mountain everlasting is native to a broad range of regions including the temperate zones of Europe, portions of Asia, and northern areas of the globe. This species has also been introduced and cultivated in various regions beyond its native range, indicating a degree of adaptability to different climates and habitats.
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