Umber Pussytoes
Antennaria umbrinella
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 6 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Umber pussytoes is a low-growing native groundcover with soft, woolly gray-green leaves that stay attractive year-round. It produces small clusters of white to cream-colored flowers from May through July and spreads slowly to form neat mats.
In an HOA neighborhood
Umber 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 beneficial beetles during the spring and early summer blooming period.
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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