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silver pussytoes

Scientific Name: Antennaria argentea

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Antennaria argentea: Silver Pussytoes

Antennaria argentea, a member of the daisy family, is a North American species also known as silver pussytoes or silvery everlasting. Its mat-forming habit and silvery foliage make it a popular groundcover choice.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant is named "pussytoes" due to its creamy, fuzzy flowers resembling cat's toes.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant is named "pussytoes" due to its creamy, fuzzy flowers resembling cat's toes.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Antennaria argentea Benth.
  • Common Names: Silver Pussytoes, Silvery Everlasting. Other pussytoes include: Catsfoot, Cat's-foot, Nuttall's pussytoes, Common Pussytoes, Rocky Mountain Pussytoes, Low everlasting, Gray cushion pussytoes, Stoloniferous pussy toes, Field pussytoes.
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonym: Antennaria luzuloides var. argentea (Benth.) A. Gray

Distribution and Habitat

  • Antennaria argentea thrives in sunny rock gardens, alpine trough gardens, and even between flagstones.
  • It is well-suited to USDA Zones 3-9.

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • This plant is a mat-forming perennial, growing as a low carpet.
  • It features tiny, silver-grey or silver-green leaves often covered in fine hairs, giving them a silvery appearance. The silver color is caused by fine hairs, microscopic scales or a waxy surface.
  • It produces creamy, fuzzy flowers in spring. Some varieties, like 'Rubra Pussytoes', have deep pink flowers.
  • Plant size is generally 3-6 inches in height.
  • New growth is silver in color, changing to green with age.

Additional Information

  • It is a forb/herb, a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • It is known for its evergreen foliage and winter interest.
  • Pussytoes grow well in poor soils and some shade.

Resources

  • Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Antennaria argentea.