Woolly Pussytoes
Antennaria lanata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
2"–8" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
CA, ID, MT, OR and 3 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Woolly pussytoes is a low-growing native groundcover with soft, silver-gray foliage that stays attractive year-round. It produces small white flower clusters in late spring through summer and spreads slowly to form neat mats.
In an HOA neighborhood
Woolly 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
This plant provides nectar for native bees and beetles during its May through July bloom period. The low, dense growth also offers shelter for small beneficial insects.
Common questions
- How much sun does Woolly Pussytoes need?
- Woolly Pussytoes grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Woolly Pussytoes bloom?
- Woolly Pussytoes blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Woolly Pussytoes native?
- Woolly Pussytoes (Antennaria lanata) is native to CA, ID, MT, OR and 3 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Woolly Pussytoes attract?
- Woolly Pussytoes draws bees and beetles.
- Is Woolly Pussytoes HOA-friendly?
- Woolly 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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