Hooker'S Pussytoes
Antennaria racemosa
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
4"–16" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
CA, ID, MT, OR and 2 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Raceme pussytoes is a low-growing native wildflower that forms neat, spreading mats of silvery-green foliage. It produces small, white, fuzzy flower clusters on short stems from May through July, creating a subtle but attractive ground-level display.
In an HOA neighborhood
Hooker'S 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 various bees and beetles during the spring and early summer blooming period. The low, dense growth habit also provides shelter for small beneficial insects.
Common questions
- How much sun does Hooker'S Pussytoes need?
- Hooker'S Pussytoes grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Hooker'S Pussytoes bloom?
- Hooker'S Pussytoes blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Hooker'S Pussytoes native?
- Hooker'S Pussytoes (Antennaria racemosa) is native to CA, ID, MT, OR and 2 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Hooker'S Pussytoes attract?
- Hooker'S Pussytoes draws bees and beetles.
- Is Hooker'S Pussytoes HOA-friendly?
- Hooker'S 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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