Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Silver

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Walkways

 

Special Uses

n/a

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

This charming little perennial is a great addition to the front of a perennial border, a parkstrip, a rock garden, or along the edges of a pathway. Silvery foliage grows 2 to 4 inches high, and plant may spread 18 inches. Flowers emerge late spring to early summer and are little rosy pink balls reminiscent of a cat's paw. Foliage stays attractive all summer and persists well into fall. It doesn't tolerate foot traffic, but it would be quite suitable between the pavers of a pathway.

Like other species of pussytoes, this plant needs well drained soil and full to part sun. In shadier areas, the soil needs to be especially well drained or the plant will rot out. Parkstrip value of 1.75 sf.