Overview

Antennaria dioica 'Rubra' is a matforming herbaceous perennial in the genus Antennaria, part of the Asteraceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Antennaria dioica 'Rubra' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. It is low maintenance. Suggested uses include gravel garden, patio and container plants, rock garden, low maintenance, ground cover and cut flowers. It is native to Heilongjiang, North European Russia, Denmark, Hungary, Belgium, Chita, Finland and Kamchatka.

About

Antennaria dioica 'Rubra' (mountain everlasting 'Rubra') is a matforming herbaceous perennial suited to alpine rockeries. It typically grows to between 0.1 and 0.5 metres in height and spread, reaching full size within 2 to 5 years. This semi-evergreen plant thrives in full sun and tolerates a range of soil types including chalk, loam, and sand, with well-drained conditions preferred. It is adaptable to various aspects and exposures, making it a low-maintenance choice that provides interest through spring, summer, and winter.

About the genus

Antennaria is a genus of dioecious perennial herbs in the family Asteraceae, native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, with a few species in temperate southern South America; the highest species diversity is in North America. Common names include catsfoot or cat's-foot, pussytoes and everlasting.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Antennaria

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Antennaria dioica 'Rubra' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial, Alpine Rockery

Habit

Matforming

Foliage

Semi evergreen

Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Time to full height

2-5 years

Suggested uses

Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Low Maintenance, Ground cover, Cut flowers

Native to

Heilongjiang, North European Russia, Denmark, Hungary, Belgium, Chita, Finland, Kamchatka

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Antennaria dioica 'Rubra'

Propagation

Seed

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions