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Antennaria plantaginfolia

 
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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Antennaria (an-ten-AR-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: plantaginfolia

3 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Perennials

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring

Foliage:
Deciduous

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Seed Collecting:
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry

By Equilibrium
Thumbnail #1 of Antennaria plantaginfolia by Equilibrium

Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral raisedbedbob On Feb 8, 2006, raisedbedbob from Valley Lee, MD
(Zone 7a) wrote:

Boiled in milk, was a folk remedy for diarrhea and dysentery. Leaves were poulticed on bruises, sprains, boils and swellings.

Positive Equilibrium On Dec 8, 2004, Equilibrium from IL &, MI wrote:

Herbaceous perennial native to eastern North America. Likes sandy to well drained soil. Transplants very easily. Given the proper conditions (open woods and fields with good drainage), this plant will spread well and form a nice dense mat. The flowers are little clusters that look like little pussy toes! Undersides of leaves are fuzzy to the touch.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Cordele, Georgia
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Valley Lee, Maryland



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