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Antennaria plantaginifolia - Plantain-leaved Pussytoes from Quackin Grass Nursery

Antennaria plantaginifolia - Pussytoes! Soft white little Gomphrena-like flowers cluster at the tops of felted stems April, May and possibly into June. The common moniker is actually Plantain-leaved Pussytoes but can also be found under the name Woman's Tobacco whatever that means. Green leaves are ruggedly green with silvery undersides. The leaves of A. plantaginifolia are broader than those of A. neglecta. Each leaf displays 3 to 5 noticeable veins as compared to the 1 or 2 in Antennaria neglecta. Flowers will rise 6 to 8 inches tall with the foliage growing 2 to possibly 3 inches high. Plant width may be 3 to 4 inches. But once established it will spread from underground rhizomes and with alacrity. Antennaria plantaginifolia will form a dense and relatively weed-proof groundcover. Minnesota south to Louisiana plus Texas, Oklahoma; Missouri due north extending into Canada where it is sporadic but from the central U.S. line is found in all states east to the Atlantic Ocean. Can be seen roadside in colonies - that suggest that relatively impoverished, draining conditions is what Plantain-leaved Pussytoes prefers. Exposure is full to part sun. Good, fun plant for the rockery or in a sandy, patchy climax lawn, on sunny banks as and edger in a full sun wild garden. Established potted plant(s) from rhizome division.