Antennaria lanata is a North American species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, known by the common name woolly pussytoes. It is native to western Canada (Alberta, British Columbia) and the northwestern United States (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, and extreme northern California (Del Norte and Trinity Counties)).Antennaria lanata is a small herb up to 20 cm (8 inches) tall. Leaves are covered with thick white hairs resembling wool. It is dioecious, meaning that male and female flowers are borne on separate plants. It grows in protected alpine and subalpine sites in mountainous areas.
How to keep Antennaria Lanata.
Pruning
Woolly pussytoes, known for its soft, silvery-white leaves, needs pruning in early spring. This helps remove old flower stems and control leggy growth, encouraging dense foliage and healthy development. It's important to use clean tools to prevent spreading disease. After pruning, adding mulch provides extra protection for the roots.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Genus
- Antennaria
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Mature Height
- 10 cm to 20 cm
Other names.
