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rosy pussytoes

Scientific Name: Antennaria rosea ssp. rosea

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Antennaria rosea: Rosy Pussytoes

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

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant bears small fuzzy flower heads that resemble a kitten's toes.
  • It has silvery-green foliage.
  • The plant forms a mat with many stolons.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant bears small fuzzy flower heads that resemble a kitten's toes.
  • It has silvery-green foliage.
  • The plant forms a mat with many stolons.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Antennaria rosea Greene
  • Family: Asteraceae (Aster or Composite family)
  • Synonyms/Subspecies:
    • Antennaria rosea Greene subsp. rosea
    • Antennaria rosea ssp. arida
    • Antennaria rosea ssp. pulvinata
    • Antennaria rosea ssp. confinis (also listed as Antennaria rosea confinis)

Common Names

  • Rosy pussytoes
  • Pussy Toes, Pussy-Toes
  • Littleleaf Pussytoes, Smallleaf pussytoes, Small leaf everlasting (referring to Antennaria microphylla, but sometimes used in association with A. rosea)
  • Red Pussytoes

Distribution and Habitat

  • Antennaria rosea is native to North America and is widespread across much of the continent.

Morphology and Growth Habit

  • Antennaria rosea is a mat-forming perennial, typically growing 5-40 cm tall.
  • It has slender, erect stems.
  • The basal leaves are spoon-shaped and white-woolly on both sides, measuring approximately 1/2 to 1 1/2 inches long.
  • Flower stalks are 3–6 inches tall.
  • It is slow-growing.
  • Foliage is grey green.
  • It has compact clusters of white and pink flowers.

Quirky Facts

  • The common name "pussytoes" comes from the appearance of the flower heads, which resemble a kitten's toes.
  • It is sometimes called "Rosy Everlasting".

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Antennaria microphylla (sometimes confused with A. rosea) has delicate white flowers that are sought out by many pollinators.

Potential Uses

  • The whole herb is gently demulcent.
  • Can be planted in a rock garden, miniature garden, moon garden, as a ground cover, or in a mixed container.
  • It will become drought-tolerant once it is established.

Further Information

  • Dave's Garden
  • Discover Life