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Pussytoes Seeds

Antennaria plantaginifolia

5.00 (3 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
  • REVIEWS

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Pussytoes flower seed packets must be stratified before planting to break its dormancy. The most natural method of doing this is direct sowing in the fall. For spring planting, mix the seed with damp sand and keep it in the refrigerator for 60 days before direct sowing on the surface of the soil. This plant prefers dry, poor soil in full sun or dappled shade; it will tolerate shade if the soil is dry. Germination may be slow, usually taking place within 2-3 weeks.

Growing: This plant tolerates heat and drought, thriving in rocky soils; it will even grow in cracks or crevices, but not in moist, rich soil. It will not tolerate competition, and must be kept weed free until established. Mature plants spread quickly by roots and reseeding, and form a dense mat of attractive foliage that acts as a ground cover; the leaves grow to only a few inches in height, while the flower stalks reach 12". In winter, cover the plant with mulch to protect it from the cold. This plant attracts butterflies, especially the American Painted Lady, but deer and rabbits avoid this plant since parts of it can be poisonous to them.

Harvesting: These flowers dry well for decorative purposes. Cut the stems as soon as the soft, fuzzy clusters develop and hang them upside down to dry.

Seed Saving: Pussytoes flower seeds are very tiny and can be found connected to the fuzz on the heads. Gather the fuzz as soon as it can be easily removed. Since it will fly away on the wind when fully ripe, it must be carefully watched to avoid losing the seed. Store Pussytoes flower seed material in a cool place for up to 5 years.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Woman's Tobacco

Latin Name: Antennaria plantaginifolia

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 275,000

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 12 Inches

Color: White

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Spring, Blooms Late Spring

Uses: Dried Flowers

Pussytoes Seeds 5.0
Review By Montana Maid

Dry site ground cover

LOVE that Everwilde has such a wide selection of seeds, including natives that are not particularly showy or "popular" Price is reasonable, shipping is fast, all clear & easy transaction. THANKS!!

Pussytoes Seeds 5.0
Review By Susan

Pussy toes

Arrived in timely manner. Planted some directly and plan to plant more seeds the end of fall.

Pussytoes Seeds 5.0
Review By Mary Biderman

WE SHALL SEE

JUST SCATTERED IN THE GARDEN BEFORE THE RAIN. DID NOT BREAK THE DORMANCY BY PLACING IN WET SAND AT 40 DEGREES FOR 8 WEEKS FIRST AS INSTRUCTED ON THE PACKAGE. I HOPE I ACHIEVE GERMINATION ANYWAY? WAS UNAWARE WHEN ORDERED THESE SEEDS IF THAT WAS REQUIRED. I LIVE IN ST. LOUIS. HOW LONG BEFORE I MIGHT SEE SOME SPROUTING?

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~500 Seeds) $3.96 -+
1/64 Oz Mylar (0.44g) $10.40 -+
1/16 Oz Mylar (1.77g) $31.20 -+
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $91.00 Notify Me
1 Oz Mylar (~275,000 Seeds) $260.00 Notify Me
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DESCRIPTION

Children will love these fun, fuzzy flowers because they look and feel like tiny kitten paws. The dense, attractive foliage is drought resistant and makes an excellent ground cover for rocky, dry locations.
The dense, whitish foliage of Pussytoes makes an excellent native ground cover in hot, rocky, dry locations or in dappled woodland areas. Children love its unique furry "flowers" that look and feel like a kitten's toes. As well as being attractive, the fuzz is necessary to reflect heat and light to keep the plant cool in the heat of the sun. In the past, the plant was used for treatment of bruises and snakebites as well as for numerous other complaints.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Pussytoes flower seed packets must be stratified before planting to break its dormancy. The most natural method of doing this is direct sowing in the fall. For spring planting, mix the seed with damp sand and keep it in the refrigerator for 60 days before direct sowing on the surface of the soil. This plant prefers dry, poor soil in full sun or dappled shade; it will tolerate shade if the soil is dry. Germination may be slow, usually taking place within 2-3 weeks.

Growing: This plant tolerates heat and drought, thriving in rocky soils; it will even grow in cracks or crevices, but not in moist, rich soil. It will not tolerate competition, and must be kept weed free until established. Mature plants spread quickly by roots and reseeding, and form a dense mat of attractive foliage that acts as a ground cover; the leaves grow to only a few inches in height, while the flower stalks reach 12". In winter, cover the plant with mulch to protect it from the cold. This plant attracts butterflies, especially the American Painted Lady, but deer and rabbits avoid this plant since parts of it can be poisonous to them.

Harvesting: These flowers dry well for decorative purposes. Cut the stems as soon as the soft, fuzzy clusters develop and hang them upside down to dry.

Seed Saving: Pussytoes flower seeds are very tiny and can be found connected to the fuzz on the heads. Gather the fuzz as soon as it can be easily removed. Since it will fly away on the wind when fully ripe, it must be carefully watched to avoid losing the seed. Store Pussytoes flower seed material in a cool place for up to 5 years.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Woman's Tobacco

Latin Name: Antennaria plantaginifolia

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 275,000

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 12 Inches

Color: White

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Spring, Blooms Late Spring

Uses: Dried Flowers

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 3 reviews
5.0

Review By Montana Maid

Dry site ground cover

LOVE that Everwilde has such a wide selection of seeds, including natives that are not particularly showy or "popular" Price is reasonable, shipping is fast, all clear & easy transaction. THANKS!!

5.0

Review By Susan

Pussy toes

Arrived in timely manner. Planted some directly and plan to plant more seeds the end of fall.

5.0

Review By Mary Biderman

WE SHALL SEE

JUST SCATTERED IN THE GARDEN BEFORE THE RAIN. DID NOT BREAK THE DORMANCY BY PLACING IN WET SAND AT 40 DEGREES FOR 8 WEEKS FIRST AS INSTRUCTED ON THE PACKAGE. I HOPE I ACHIEVE GERMINATION ANYWAY? WAS UNAWARE WHEN ORDERED THESE SEEDS IF THAT WAS REQUIRED. I LIVE IN ST. LOUIS. HOW LONG BEFORE I MIGHT SEE SOME SPROUTING?