Field pussytoes (Antennaria neglecta)

Field pussytoes

Native field pussytoes (Antennaria neglecta) are found across Canada and the United States. They attract bees and flies, and provide food to the caterpillars of American Painted Lady butterflies, as well as Ruffed Grouse, Bobwhite Quail and other small birds.

Scientific classification

Species

Field pussytoes (Antennaria neglecta)

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

Spring, Early summer

Bloom Time

0 mm to 30 cm

Plant Height

8 cm

Spread

Green, Gray, Red, Bronze

Leaf Color

Deciduous

Leaf type

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Attributes of Field pussytoes

Growth Rate

In the Spring and Summer, field pussytoes showcases its slow growth rate by developing its foliage and flowers at a measured pace. This deliberate growth rate sustains the plant's low-lying habit and enables the continuous production of its compact flower clusters. Intriguingly, field pussytoes's slower growth protects it from over-exhausting its resources, ensuring sustained blossoming throughout the active seasons.

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Soft, wooly hairs cover basal leaves, forming a mat-like rosette for ground cover.

Flowers in clusters, small, unscented, and dense, crucial for identification due to clustered arrangement.

Seed-like achenes with tufts of white hair aid in wind distribution, resembling miniature dandelion heads.

Basal leaves with single prominent vein on upper surface, lower surface white and pubescent.

Slender, slightly hairy stem reaching 8-12 inches, with erect growth habit culminating in terminal flower clusters.

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Care Guide for Field pussytoes

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Field pussytoes thrives in well-drained soils, preferring moderate moisture reflective of its native habitat's rainfall. It tolerates short dry periods and benefits from weekly watering. As a perennial herb, field pussytoes efficiently utilizes seasonal rainwater during its growth cycles.

Fertilize: Field pussytoes requires sparing fertilization with balanced nutrition. Apply a diluted liquid fertilizer every 6-8 weeks during spring and summer, reducing frequency in fall and stopping in winter. To avoid root burn, apply to moist soil and follow dosage guidelines for optimal growth and flowering.

Pruning: Field pussytoes is a low-growing perennial with a mat-forming habit and small white flower clusters. Prune in early spring to remove dead foliage and again after flowering in late spring to enhance growth, shape, and blooming, while preventing legginess and promoting vigor.

Propagation: Field pussytoes propagates easily in Spring by sowing seeds. Healthy root formation and new foliage growth indicate successful propagation. Optimal germination requires proper soil moisture and light conditions.

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