About
This perennial develops a somewhat evergreen carpet of narrow, obovate leaves, displaying a grey-green hue on the upper surface and a white underside. It produces clusters of small, soft rose-pink flower heads atop leafy stems that can reach heights of up to 10 cm.
About the genus
Antennaria consists of low-growing, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennials that produce small, persistent flowers on upright stems. These plants exhibit dioecious characteristics, meaning that male and female flowers appear on distinct individuals.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- Up to 10 cm
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
- Native to
- USA, Canada
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in any well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Grows well in rock gardens or as ground cover at the front of a border. The flower heads may be dried for use in flower arrangements
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free