Howell’s Pussytoes is a low-growing, silvery native perennial that forms soft mats in dry, sunny sites such as rock gardens, prairies, open woods, or sandy slopes. Reaching only 4 - 8 inches tall, it spreads gently by stolons to create a manageable groundcover. In spring, short stems rise with clusters of fuzzy white flowers that resemble tiny cat paws, giving the plant its whimsical name.

Drought-tolerant and hardy in poor soils, it attracts native pollinators and is generally left alone by deer. Its compact, steady-spreading habit makes it an ideal low-maintenance option for naturalized gardens, dry borders, or small patches of lawn in low-traffic areas.