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Antennaria plantaginifolia (Plantain-Leaf Pussytoes)
GARDEN SITE: Full Sun. Gritty to rocky, dry to average moisture soil.
SIZE: 6-12 in. Spread 8-18 in.
FLOWERS: White blooms April thru June.
WILDLIFE: Attracts butterflies.
LARVAL HOST TO: American Lady Butterfly
ZONE: 3-8
A groundcover. Excellent addition to rock gardens, rocky slopes, or other lean, rocky areas in the landscape. Drought, Dry Soil and Shallow-Rocky Soil Tolerant.
About: Plantain-leaf pussytoes is named for their plantain-like foliage that blankets the ground as a ground cover. From these leaves, a stalk bearing white blooms with pink tinged edges appear April-June. Butterflies will enjoy this addition to your garden!
GARDEN SITE: Full Sun. Gritty to rocky, dry to average moisture soil.
SIZE: 6-12 in. Spread 8-18 in.
FLOWERS: White blooms April thru June.
WILDLIFE: Attracts butterflies.
LARVAL HOST TO: American Lady Butterfly
ZONE: 3-8
A groundcover. Excellent addition to rock gardens, rocky slopes, or other lean, rocky areas in the landscape. Drought, Dry Soil and Shallow-Rocky Soil Tolerant.
About: Plantain-leaf pussytoes is named for their plantain-like foliage that blankets the ground as a ground cover. From these leaves, a stalk bearing white blooms with pink tinged edges appear April-June. Butterflies will enjoy this addition to your garden!
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GARDEN SITE: Full Sun-Part Shade. Average, Dry to Medium moisture Soil.
SIZE: 1 ft. Spread: 1-2 ft.
FLOWERS: White bell shaped, May to October
WILDLIFE: Attracts Bees and Butterflies.
LARVAL HOST TO: Commons Buckeye Butterfly
ZONE: 4-8
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GARDEN SITE: ☀️ Moist-Dry Soil. Prefers sandy loams.
SIZE: ⬆1-2.5 ft. ↔1.5-3 ft.
FLOWERS: Blue-Purple blooms August-October
WILDLIFE: Attracts butterflies, bees and birds
ZONE: 6-9
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GARDEN SITE: ☀️-🌤️ Average to medium-dry soil. Prefers well-drained sandy soil but can be adaptable.
SIZE: 1-2.5 ft. SPREAD: 1-2 ft.
FLOWERS: Bright yellow, daisy-like flowers. August to October.
WILDLIFE: Supports butterflies and bees including the specialized bees, Andrena (Callandrena s.I.) fulvipennis and Perdita (Hexaperdita) boltoniae.
ZONE: 5-8
DISTRIBUTION:AL , DC , DE , FL , GA , KY , LA , MD , MS , NC , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , WV
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GARDEN SITE: ☀️-⛅ Average-Dry-Medium Soil. Drought tolerant.
SIZE: ⬆1-5 ft. ↔1-2 ft.
FLOWERS: Showy yellow blooms July-September
WILDLIFE: For Bees and Butterflies
ZONE: 5-9
DISTRIBUTION: AR , IA , IL , IN , MO , NJ , OH
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