Small-leaf pussytoes
Antennaria parvifolia
Small-leaf pussytoes (Antennaria parvifolia) is a Colorado-native groundcover suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 2–5 in tall and 8–15 in wide, needs low water, and prefers full sun. Native silvery mat with fuzzy white flowers. Tough as nails.
Colorado nativelow water2–5 in tall and 8–15 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Antennaria parvifolia
- Type
- Groundcover
- Mature size
- 2–5 in tall and 8–15 in wide
- Water needs
- low water
- Sun
- full sun
- Colorado native
- Yes
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- sandy, loam, well drained only
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.5
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- white
- Bloom time
- late spring, early summer
- Pollinator value
- moderate
- Good for
- hellstrip, slope
Planting & establishment
Native — minimal water after establishment. Silvery foliage stays through winter.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Small-leaf pussytoes good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Small-leaf pussytoes is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a groundcover suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Small-leaf pussytoes get?
- It matures to about 2–5 in tall and 8–15 in wide.
- How much water does Small-leaf pussytoes need?
- It needs low water once established.
- Is Small-leaf pussytoes native to Colorado?
- Yes — it is a Colorado native.
