Antennaria McClintock' s Variety (Pussytoes)

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8

Light: Full sun to part shade

Mature Size: 1–3" tall | slowly spreading mat

Attracts: Pollinators and butterflies

Bloom Time: Spring

Water Needs: Low once established; drought tolerant

Soil: Lean, rocky, sharply drained soils

Growth Habit: Low-growing, mat-forming, semi-evergreen perennial

Flowers: Small white fuzzy “cat’s paw” flowers held 1–4 inches above silvery-gray velvety foliage

Ideal For: Rock gardens, xeriscapes, edging, groundcover, sunny dry landscapes

Evergreen: Semi-evergreen

Why We Love It:
McClintock’s Pussytoes forms soft silver mats that look right at home weaving through gravel, stone, and dry garden spaces. Its velvety foliage provides beautiful texture year-round, while the fuzzy white spring flowers add subtle seasonal interest without overpowering nearby plants. Exceptionally hardy and drought tolerant, this Colorado native thrives in lean, rocky soils where many traditional perennials struggle, making it an easy and dependable choice for water-wise landscapes.

Additional Info:
A valuable native perennial that supports pollinators and serves as a larval host plant for the American Painted Lady butterfly. Deer resistant and very low maintenance once established. Performs best in sharply drained soils and sunny dry conditions, where it will slowly spread into attractive groundcover mats.