Woolly pussytoes (Antennaria lanata)

Woolly pussytoes

Woolly pussytoes is a low-growing perennial with a woolly texture, featuring grayish-green leaves and fuzzy white flowers that resemble small cat's paws. Adapted to alpine and subalpine conditions, its dense mat-forming habit conserves heat, while its lanate (woolly) foliage helps to endure harsh, dry habitats.

Scientific classification

Species

Woolly pussytoes (Antennaria lanata)

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

10 cm to 20 cm

Plant Height

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Care Guide for Woolly pussytoes

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Pruning: Woolly pussytoes, with its woolly, silvery-white foliage, requires early spring pruning to remove spent flower stems and control leggy growth. This practice promotes dense foliage and supports healthy growth. Clean tools are essential to prevent disease, and mulching post-pruning offers added root protection.

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