Parlin’s Pussytoes
(Antennaria parlinii)
Parlin’s Pussytoes (Antennaria parlinii)
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Michael J. Papay
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Photo by: Michael J. Papay | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Michael J. Papay | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-04-26T08:17:32-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Antennaria parlinii, commonly known as Parlin’s Pussytoes, is a perennial herb that is evergreen or semi-deciduous, depending on the climate. It is native to a variety of habitats including open woodlands, dry fields, and prairies in the Central and Eastern United States, as well as Southern Canada. Typically, this herb reaches up to 45 cm in height and features a basal rosette of spoon-shaped, woolly leaves. The flowers, which appear from April to June, are small and inconspicuous, with male and female flowers on separate plants; some populations are entirely female. The flowers are not particularly showy, but they do add a subtle charm to the plant’s overall appearance.
Parlin’s Pussytoes is valued for its ground-covering abilities and its tolerance of poor, dry soils, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, borders, and naturalized areas. It is also used in xeriscaping due to its low water requirements. The plant prefers full sun to part shade and thrives in well-drained soils. While it is generally low-maintenance, it can spread aggressively by stolons, which should be managed in a garden setting to prevent unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0
Parlin’s Pussytoes is valued for its ground-covering abilities and its tolerance of poor, dry soils, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, borders, and naturalized areas. It is also used in xeriscaping due to its low water requirements. The plant prefers full sun to part shade and thrives in well-drained soils. While it is generally low-maintenance, it can spread aggressively by stolons, which should be managed in a garden setting to prevent unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.5-1 feet
- Width: 0.8-1.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Native to open woodlands, dry fields, and prairies
Other Names
Common Names: Plain-Leaf Pussytoes , Antennaire De Parlin
Scientific Names: Antennaria parlinii , Antennaria parlinii var. parlinii , Antennaria plantaginifolia var. parlinii
GBIF Accepted Name: Antennaria parlinii Fernald