Littleleaf Pussytoes
Antennaria microphylla
Last reviewed: June 2026
The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Littleleaf Pussytoes as toxic to livestock.
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.
Common questions
- How much sun does Littleleaf Pussytoes need?
- Littleleaf Pussytoes grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Littleleaf Pussytoes bloom?
- Littleleaf Pussytoes blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Littleleaf Pussytoes native?
- Littleleaf Pussytoes (Antennaria microphylla) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 11 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Littleleaf Pussytoes toxic to livestock?
- The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Littleleaf Pussytoes as toxic to livestock.
- What pollinators does Littleleaf Pussytoes attract?
- Littleleaf Pussytoes draws bees and beetles.
- Is Littleleaf Pussytoes HOA-friendly?
- Littleleaf 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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