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Image of Antennaria parlinii
Source: Aaron Carlson

Plant Names

image of Plante à fleurs
Antennaria parlinii
Parlin's Pussytoes
Antennaire de Parlin

Plant Characteristics

Couleur de floraison: Blanc Bloom Period: Apr - Jun
Hauteur max: 1,5 feet
Max Width: 0,5 feet
Light Condition:
Full sun Plus de 6 heures d'ensoleillement par jour
Part shade More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Moisture dry Tolère des conditions de sol sec
Lifespan: Vivace des plantes qui reviennent année après année Plant is dioecious Need a male and female plant to produce seeds
Gardener Experience:
beginner friendly Suitable for beginner gardeners
does not spread Ne se propage pas de manière incontrôlable
plant self seeding Self-seeding
Landscape Uses:
rock garden Suitable for rock gardens
row garden Suitable for Right of Way gardens
container suitable Suitable for container garden
boulevard garden tolerant Tolerates boulevard garden conditions
Ecological Benefits:
Pollinator garden Supports pollinators
butterfly host Butterfly host
Tolerates:
Deer Resistant Deer resistant
Rabbit Resistant Rabbit resistant
Juglone Tolerant Tolerates juglone conditions
Transplantation Tolerant Tolerates transplantation
Special Features and Considerations:
septic tank safe This plant is septic tank safe

Seed and plant distribution status

No seeds available for this plant.
Nous acceptions les semences de cette plante

Faits intéressants

Parlin’s Pussytoes is a low-growing, mat-forming wildflower perfect for dry prairies, open woodlands, and rocky slopes. In spring, slender stems rise above silvery mats, topped with tiny white flowers that resemble cat paws, giving the plant its charming name. It spreads slowly by stolons, tolerates sunny, dry soils, and attracts native pollinators. Its subtle, soft texture makes it an ideal choice for prairie-style plantings or low-maintenance groundcovers that gently fill in spaces without overwhelming nearby plants.

Plant Location

Native to Ottawa region: Oui

Distribution according to VASCAN

Distribution: Antennaria parlinii
Ephemeral Native Introduced Excluded Extirpated Doubtful Absent

Thrives in Ecozones

  • Plaines boréales
  • Prairies
  • Plaines à forêts mixtes

Ecological Benefits

Butterflies Supported by Antennaria parlinii

Specialized Bees Supported by Antennaria parlinii

No bee data available for this plant.

Complementary Plants

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 anytime
  • Stratification duration: 0 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:
    • Utiliser la main pour détacher de la tige principale
  • Seed viability test:
    • Pas de test requis avant le don
  • Packaging measure: 1 rounded 1/4 teaspoon
  • Seed storage:
    • Sécher à l'air dans un sac en papier ou contenant ouvert, pour quelques jours jusqu'à sec
    • Secouer de temps à autre pour prévenir la moisissure
  • 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.