Plain-leaf Pussytoes
Antennaria parlinii
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
4"–12" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 31 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Plain-leaf pussytoes is a low-growing native groundcover with silvery-green foliage and small, fuzzy white flower clusters in late spring. This drought-tolerant perennial spreads slowly to form neat mats, making it useful for rock gardens or as a lawn alternative in sunny areas. The compact size and tidy growth habit work well in formal landscapes.
In an HOA neighborhood
Plain-leaf 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 small native bees and beetles during the May-June bloom period. As a native plant, it provides habitat for specialized insects that depend on regional flora.
Common questions
- How much sun does Plain-leaf Pussytoes need?
- Plain-leaf Pussytoes grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Plain-leaf Pussytoes bloom?
- Plain-leaf Pussytoes blooms in May and June.
- Where is Plain-leaf Pussytoes native?
- Plain-leaf Pussytoes (Antennaria parlinii) is native to AL, AR, CT, DE and 31 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Plain-leaf Pussytoes attract?
- Plain-leaf Pussytoes draws bees and beetles.
- Is Plain-leaf Pussytoes HOA-friendly?
- Plain-leaf 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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