Field Pussytoes
Antennaria neglecta
Last reviewed: June 2026
Antennaria neglecta (Field Pussytoes) is a native North American wildflower that blooms from May through July with small white fuzzy flowers. This drought-tolerant forb thrives in sunny locations across 41 states from the Northeast to the Great Plains.
The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Field Pussytoes as toxic to livestock.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
4"–12" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AR, CO, CT, DE and 28 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Field pussytoes is a low-growing native groundcover with soft, silvery-green foliage that stays attractive year-round. It produces small clusters of white to pinkish fuzzy flowers in late spring and summer that give the plant its common name.
Growing Field Pussytoes
Grow Field Pussytoes in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 4 to 12 inches tall and spread 6 to 18 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Field 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 flowers attract native bees and beetles during its long bloom period from May through July. Its low, mat-forming growth provides habitat for beneficial insects.
Common questions
- When does Field Pussytoes bloom?
- Field Pussytoes blooms from May through July, producing small white flower heads clustered at the tops of woolly stems.
- What pollinators visit Antennaria neglecta?
- Field Pussytoes attracts bees and beetles as its primary pollinators. The small clustered flowers provide nectar and pollen for these insects during late spring and summer.
- Where is Field Pussytoes native?
- Antennaria neglecta is native to 41 states across North America, ranging from Maine to Washington and south to Arkansas and Virginia. It is particularly common in the Great Plains and northeastern regions.
- What growing conditions does Field Pussytoes prefer?
- Field Pussytoes thrives in full sun locations with low water requirements. This drought-tolerant native can also adapt to partial sun conditions and moderate moisture levels.
- Is Field Pussytoes toxic to livestock?
- The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Field Pussytoes as toxic to livestock.
- Is Field Pussytoes HOA-friendly?
- Field 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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