Antennaria neglecta (Prairie Pussytoes) Flower Fluffy green flowers mature to

Fluffy green flowers mature to bristly clusters of seedheads in autumn

provided it has enough moisture to cope with direct sunlight

Produces hips in early autumn that are a winter treat for birds

Height 5'-20'

Photo 1 By: By Ted Bodner

Antennaria neglecta (Prairie Pussytoes) Flower Fluffy green flowers mature toPrairie Pussytoes is a tiny plant of about four inches height with velvety foliage. The small clusters of white flowers appear in April and resemble its common name of pussy toes . Spreading by seed and stolons, Pussytoes prefers prairie situations with dry to mesic soils. A great plant for the front of the border or the miniature garden, it is also a host species for Painted Lady butterflies. Sun Exposure Prairie Savanna Soil Conditions Dry Mesic,