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.
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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