Rosy Pussytoes
Antennaria rosea
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
2"–8" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, ID and 12 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Rosy pussytoes is a low-growing native perennial that forms dense mats of silvery-green foliage. It produces small clusters of white to pinkish fuzzy flowers from May through July. This drought-tolerant groundcover stays evergreen and requires minimal water once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Rosy 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 fuzzy flowers attract native bees and beetles during the spring and summer blooming period. Its low, mat-forming growth provides shelter for small beneficial insects.
Common questions
- How much sun does Rosy Pussytoes need?
- Rosy Pussytoes grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Rosy Pussytoes bloom?
- Rosy Pussytoes blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Rosy Pussytoes native?
- Rosy Pussytoes (Antennaria rosea) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 12 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Rosy Pussytoes attract?
- Rosy Pussytoes draws bees and beetles.
- Is Rosy Pussytoes HOA-friendly?
- Rosy 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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