Plantain-leaved Pussytoes
Mat-forming perennial reaching 8-15 cm tall. Features basal rosettes of woolly, gray-green leaves and upright stems bearing clusters of white to gray flower heads. Prefers well-drained, poor soils and full sun. Drought-tolerant once established. Important early season nectar source. Excellent for rock gardens and green roofs.
Plant Details
Bloom Colour: White to Gray
Bloom Time: Early to Mid-Spring
Sun Requirements: Sun
Moisture: Dry to Moist-Drained
Phenology: Evergreen basal rosettes persist through winter. New growth appears in April. Blooms in May. Seeds disperse with white fluff June-July. New rosettes form in late summer, remaining evergreen through winter.
Wildlife Value: Early spring nectar source for small native bees and butterflies; provides ground cover for small wildlife; deer resistant
Habit Over Time: Creates low, spreading mats through surface-running stolons. While it spreads steadily to form an effective groundcover, its low stature allows it to serve as a living mulch beneath taller plants. The silvery foliage provides year-round interest.
Height: Short (3-6 inches)