Antennaria plantaginifolia
PUSSYTOES, PUSSY TOES
SKU: 2035-010
Description
Antennaria plantaginifolia, known by the common names plantain leaf pussytoes and woman's tobacco, is a perennial native to North America, that produces unique creamy-white colored flowers in spring, that resemble cats paws! Attractive velvety grey-green foliage. An added bonus, these plants are host plants for the American Painted Lady butterfly!
Antennaria plantaginifolia is widely distributed in the eastern North America from Quebec and Nova Scotia west to Minnesota and south to Mississippi, Arkansas, and Florida, with isolated populations in eastern Texas and Saskatchewan. In Virginia, it grows in habitats including dry forests, barrens, and meadows.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 3-8
Height: 12", 1'
Seeds per pack: 10
Germination: Start these seeds indoors right away for best germination rates. The planting container should have holes in the bottom for excess water to drain. Sow the seeds on the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Do not bury the seeds as they require light to germinate. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 6-8 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold-moist stratification period they are then brought back to a bright room, but out of direct sunlight. Temperature 20-22 °C, 68-72 °F. Germination is generally 14-45 days after the warming period, though some can take longer.
Description
Antennaria plantaginifolia, known by the common names plantain leaf pussytoes and woman's tobacco, is a perennial native to North America, that produces unique creamy-white colored flowers in spring, that resemble cats paws! Attractive velvety grey-green foliage. An added bonus, these plants are host plants for the American Painted Lady butterfly!
Antennaria plantaginifolia is widely distributed in the eastern North America from Quebec and Nova Scotia west to Minnesota and south to Mississippi, Arkansas, and Florida, with isolated populations in eastern Texas and Saskatchewan. In Virginia, it grows in habitats including dry forests, barrens, and meadows.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 3-8
Height: 12", 1'
Seeds per pack: 10
Germination: Start these seeds indoors right away for best germination rates. The planting container should have holes in the bottom for excess water to drain. Sow the seeds on the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Do not bury the seeds as they require light to germinate. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 6-8 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold-moist stratification period they are then brought back to a bright room, but out of direct sunlight. Temperature 20-22 °C, 68-72 °F. Germination is generally 14-45 days after the warming period, though some can take longer.
