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Littleleaf Pussytoes

Scientific Name: Antennaria microphylla Rydb.
Family: Asteraceae

Littleleaf Pussytoes (Antennaria microphylla), U.S.D.A. Drawing, courtesy Hunt Institute

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 1-3,6,7,14-16,36-45
AHS: 9-1
USDA: 5-9

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Growth Habits: Semi-evergreen perennial, 2 to 6 inches tall (5 to 15 cm.), up to 1.5 feet in spread (45 cm.), wooly greyish green leaves, up to 0.5 inches long (12.5 mm.)

Flowers: Light yellow, pink or greenish flowers

Fruit: Achene, up to 0.08 inches long (2 mm.)

Watering Needs: Little water to regular water

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