Whitemargin Pussytoes
Antennaria marginata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
2"–10" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, NM and 1 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Whitemargin pussytoes is a low-growing native groundcover that forms compact mats of small, silvery-green leaves. It produces clusters of small white flowers from April through June and maintains its foliage year-round. This drought-tolerant plant works well as a living mulch or in rock gardens.
In an HOA neighborhood
Whitemargin 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 spring and early summer. Its low, dense growth provides shelter for small beneficial insects.
Common questions
- How much sun does Whitemargin Pussytoes need?
- Whitemargin Pussytoes grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Whitemargin Pussytoes bloom?
- Whitemargin Pussytoes blooms in April, May, and June.
- Where is Whitemargin Pussytoes native?
- Whitemargin Pussytoes (Antennaria marginata) is native to AZ, CA, CO, NM and 1 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Whitemargin Pussytoes attract?
- Whitemargin Pussytoes draws bees and beetles.
- Is Whitemargin Pussytoes HOA-friendly?
- Whitemargin 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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