Plant Names
Antennaria neglecta
Field Pussytoes
Antennaire négligée
Synonyms
prairie pussytoes
Plant Characteristics
Bloom Colour: White
Bloom Period: Apr - Jun
Max Height: 1.0 feet
Max Width: 0.5 feet (spreads by rhizome)
Light Condition:
More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Tolerates dry soil condition
Tolerates medium soil condition
More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Tolerates dry soil condition
Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan:
Perennial
plants that will come back year after year
Plant is
dioecious
Need a male and female plant to produce seeds
Gardener Experience:
Suitable for beginner gardeners
Does not spread uncontrollably
Spreads by rhizome
Easy to germinate
Self-seeding
Requires stratification
Suitable for beginner gardeners
Does not spread uncontrollably
Spreads by rhizome
Easy to germinate
Self-seeding
Requires stratification
Landscape Uses:
Suitable for rock gardens
Suitable for Right of Way gardens
Suitable for container garden
Suitable for ground cover
Tolerates boulevard garden conditions
Suitable for rock gardens
Suitable for Right of Way gardens
Suitable for container garden
Suitable for ground cover
Tolerates boulevard garden conditions
Ecological Benefits:
Supports pollinators
Butterfly host
Supports pollinators
Butterfly host
Tolerates:
Deer resistant
Rabbit resistant
Tolerates limestone conditions
Tolerates juglone conditions
Tolerates transplantation
Deer resistant
Rabbit resistant
Tolerates limestone conditions
Tolerates juglone conditions
Tolerates transplantation
Special Features and Considerations:
This plant is septic tank safe
This plant is septic tank safe
Seed and plant distribution status
No seeds available for this plant.
We currently accept seeds for this plant
Fun Facts
Field Pussytoes is a small, clump-forming perennial ideal for sunny meadows, prairies, or naturalized borders. Its low-growing, silvery foliage forms soft mats, while fuzzy white spring flowers add delicate texture and charm.
It spreads gently by stolons, thrives in well-drained soils, attracts native pollinators, and is generally deer-resistant. Hardy and easy to manage, it works beautifully in rock gardens, native plantings, or as part of a low-maintenance groundcover mix
It spreads gently by stolons, thrives in well-drained soils, attracts native pollinators, and is generally deer-resistant. Hardy and easy to manage, it works beautifully in rock gardens, native plantings, or as part of a low-maintenance groundcover mix
Plant Location
Native to Ottawa region: Yes
Distribution according to VASCAN
Ephemeral
Native
Introduced
Excluded
Extirpated
Doubtful
Absent
Canadensis
Thrives in Ecozones
- Taiga Plains
- Atlantic Maritime
- Taiga Shield
- Boreal Plains
- Montane Cordillera
- Prairies
- Boreal Shield
- Mixed Wood Plains
Ecological Benefits
Butterflies Supported by Antennaria neglecta
-
Vanessa virginiensis
American Lady - Vanesse de Virginie
Specialized Bees Supported by Antennaria neglecta
No bee data available for this plant.
Complementary Plants
- Erigeron philadelphicus
Philadelphia Fleabane
Vergerette de Philadelphie - Geum triflorum
Prairie Smoke
Benoîte à trois fleurs - Glyceria canadensis
Canada Mannagrass
Glycérie du Canada - Packera paupercula
Balsam Groundsel
Séneçon appauvri - Penstemon hirsutus
Hairy Beardtongue
Penstémon hirsute
Substitute For Non-Native Plants
- Ajuga reptans (Bugleweed)
- Convallaria majalis (Lily of the Valley)
- Iridaceae (Crocus)
- Scilla siberica (Siberian Squill)
- Tulipa (Tulips)
Sowing Information
Download Seed Envelope Labels (PDF)
- Sowing depth: Surface sow
- Sow by February
- Stratification duration: 60 days
- Self-seeding
Harvesting and Seed Sharing
- Harvest start month: June
- Harvesting indicator:
- Seeds have become fluffy and can be easily removed by shaking on gently pulling off from stem
- Harvesting:
- Use hand to detach from main stem
- Seed viability test:
- No test needed before donating
- Packaging measure: 1 rounded 1/4 teaspoon
- Seed storage:
- Air dry in paper bag or open container, for a few days until crisp
- Shake seeds to move them once in a while to prevent molding
- Cultivar: No, you can donate without knowing the source as there are only straight species
- Harvesting video: Watch here
Toxicity Notes
Inadequate information on toxicity found.