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rosy pussytoes

Scientific Name: Antennaria rosea ssp. arida

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Rosy Pussytoes (Antennaria rosea)

Antennaria rosea, commonly known as rosy pussytoes, is a flowering plant species belonging to the daisy family (Asteraceae).

Considerations for Pets and Children

  • This plant has small, fuzzy flower heads that resemble a kitten's toes.
  • The leaves are described as white-woolly.
  • It is a mat-forming perennial.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Antennaria rosea Greene
  • Family: Asteraceae (also known as Aster or Composite family)
  • Synonyms: Mentions *Antennaria rosea* subsp. *rosea*, *Antennaria rosea* ssp. *arida*, *Antennaria rosea* ssp. *pulvinata*, and *Antennaria rosea* E. Greene ssp. *confinis* (E. Greene) R. Bayer

Common Names

  • Rosy pussytoes
  • Pussy toes
  • Pussy-toes
  • Pink pussytoes
  • Pink everlasting
  • Littleleaf Pussytoes (sometimes used for *Antennaria microphylla*, but referenced in connection)
  • Smallleaf pussytoes (sometimes used for *Antennaria microphylla*, but referenced in connection)
  • Small leaf everlasting (sometimes used for *Antennaria microphylla*, but referenced in connection)
  • Red Pussytoes

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to North America.
  • Found in the western United States.
  • Specific mentions include Wyoming, Montana (Glacier National Park), Colorado (Lily Lake Trail, GV), and Alberta.
  • Can be found in rock gardens.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Grows 5-40 cm tall.
  • Slender, mat-forming perennial with erect stems.
  • Has stolons.
  • Basal leaves are spoon-shaped, white-woolly on both sides, and 1/2-1 1/2 inches long.
  • Flower stalks are 3-6 inches.
  • Flowers are deep pink to white clusters, resembling a cat's paw with silvery-green.
  • Phyllaries surrounding the central disc florets are usually bright pink.
  • Foliage is grey-green.

Ecological Role

  • The flowers are sought out by many pollinators.
  • Can be drought tolerant once established.

Quirky Facts

  • The common name "pussytoes" comes from the flower heads resembling a kitten's toes or a cat's paw.

Further Information

  • Dave's Garden: A community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
  • Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of *Antennaria rosea*.