Pussytoes
Antennaria neglecta
Botanical plate of Antennaria neglecta — Curtis-style illustration.
Antennaria neglecta is a North American species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae known by the common name field pussytoes. It is widespread across much of Canada (including Northwest Territories plus all provinces except Newfoundland and Labrador) as well as the northeastern and north-central United States. Antennaria neglecta is an herb up to 25 cm (10 inches) tall with as many as 8 flowering heads per plant.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Antennaria neglecta |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Height | 3-12 in |
| Bloom time | Apr-Jun |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Moisture | Dry |
| Soil | Sand, gravel |
| Wildlife value | Larval host for American lady butterfly; silver mat for poor dry soil |
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- El Grafo (CC BY-SA 3.0)