Northeast Pollinator Plants
Antennaria plantaginifolia (Pussytoes) available as singles or tray of plugs for ground cover
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We ship only to the New England and New York states. If you live near Fairfax, VT, consider buying at our farm, River Berry Farm.
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Shipping will be in the order received. Please check the Home Page for updated expected ship date. Free shipping for 15 or more plants.
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Plants are delivered in a biodegradable wood fiber pot, 2.75" diameter by 3.5" deep.
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Common Name: Pussytoes
Attracts: Insects beneficial as pest control
Use: Ground Cover
Light: Full Sun to Part Sun
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8 USDA Zone Map
Soils: Dry, Acid
Flower Time: April to June
Flower Color: White tinged with pink
Height: .5' - 1'
Notes: Antennaria plantaginifolia (Pussytoes) are adorable in flower and a great options as a ground cover in a full to part sun, dry pollinator garden. Noted as poisonous to deer, while others say prone to deer browse..so, really not sure!:
Host Plant of VT Bee Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN):
Lasioglossum tenax (Tenacious Metallic-Sweat bee)
Native to northern New England and in most of US east of Mississippi River: Biota of North America Program (BONAP) – North American Plant Atlas (NAPA).