Woolly Pussytoes
Antennaria lanata
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Woolly Pussytoes (Antennaria lanata) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
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
Before you buy
Your city may pay you to plant this
Cities and water utilities offer rebates for replacing lawn with native and water-wise plants. We track 452 programs across 44 states, each with a link to the provider and the date we last checked it.
Find rebates in your areaBrowse plants for this ecoregion
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 World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- 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 World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
Ready to grow Woolly Pussytoes? Add it to your garden in Pollinator Patch to track it and get season-by-season care guidance.
Planning a bed around it? Start a free plan with this plant
Not sure where to start? Take the 2-minute yard quiz