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Wooly Pussytoes
$7.50
Wooly Pussytoes are a tufted perennial that has a branched stem base, densely wooly leaves that are mostly basal, and greenish white composite flower heads.
| Latin Name | Antennaria lanata | |
| Type | Forb | |
| Height and Spread | 10 – 20 cm tall. | Forms small mats – Up to 30 cm. |
| Bloom Colour | Greenish-white. | |
| Bloom Months | From early to late summer, depending on location in subalpine or alpine. | |
| Foliage Colour | Silver-green. | |
| Seed Months | Variable – depending on blooming time. | |
| Light and Water | Often grows in open meadows. | Enjoys a moderate amount of moisture. |
| Ethnobotany Information | The stems and leaves of a number of different types of pussytoes were chewed by indigenous peoples as a cold and cough medicine. As Wooly Pussytoes generally only grow in the alpine and subalpine it was less commonly used. | |
| Wildlife Uses | The wooly mats formed by this plant can provide habitat and food for small and larger mammals. | |
| Garden Uses | Wooly Pussytoes is difficult to grow in a garden setting as it normally only grows at higher elevations. It could be a good addition to a native plant garden in a colder or shadier site. | |
| Facts | It is thought that the densely wooly covered leaved and stem help the plant retain heat and reflect harsh ultraviolet rays in a high alpine environment. | |
| Propagation Techniques | Wooly Pussytoes can be propagated by seed collected late in summer. | |
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