Littleleaf Pussytoes
Antennaria microphylla
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
2"–10" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, ID and 11 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Littleleaf pussytoes is a low-growing native groundcover that forms dense mats of small, silvery-green leaves. This drought-tolerant perennial produces small white fuzzy flower clusters from May through July and stays green year-round.
In an HOA neighborhood
Littleleaf 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 spring and summer blooming period. Its low mat-forming 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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