How much sun does Alpine Pussytoes need?

Alpine Pussytoes grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Alpine Pussytoes bloom?

Alpine Pussytoes blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Alpine Pussytoes native?

Alpine Pussytoes (Antennaria alpina) is native to CO, MT, WY, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Alpine Pussytoes attract?

Alpine Pussytoes draws bees, beetles, and flies.

Is Alpine Pussytoes HOA-friendly?

Alpine Pussytoes is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Alpine Pussytoes

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Antennaria alpina

Last reviewed: June 2026

Toxicity unknown

Alpine Pussytoes (Antennaria alpina) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

2"–8" H × 4"–12" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

CO, MT, WY

Pollinators

bees, beetles, flies

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Alpine pussytoes is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with silvery-gray foliage and small white flower clusters. This compact groundcover stays evergreen year-round and produces fuzzy, cotton-like blooms in summer. It thrives in sunny, dry conditions and requires minimal water once established.

In an HOA neighborhood

Alpine Pussytoes is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.

Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.

Wildlife value

The summer flowers attract bees, beetles, and flies for pollination. Its low, dense growth provides shelter for small beneficial insects.

Common questions

How much sun does Alpine Pussytoes need?: Alpine Pussytoes grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Alpine Pussytoes bloom?: Alpine Pussytoes blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Alpine Pussytoes native?: Alpine Pussytoes (Antennaria alpina) is native to CO, MT, WY, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Alpine Pussytoes attract?: Alpine Pussytoes draws bees, beetles, and flies.
Is Alpine Pussytoes HOA-friendly?: Alpine Pussytoes is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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