Alpine Pussytoes
Antennaria alpina
Last reviewed: June 2026
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
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 the USDA PLANTS Database 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 the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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