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Small-leaf pussytoes

Antennaria parvifolia

Small-leaf pussytoes (Antennaria parvifolia) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes KS, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–11a. Mature size 1"–6". Blooms Jul–Sep.

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Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 19 U.S. states, including AZ, CA, CO, ID, KS, MI…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2a–11a
Mature size: 1"–6"
Sun: Part shade
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: Jul–Sep
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Small-leaf pussytoes (Antennaria parvifolia) — *Antennaria parvifolia* — Small-leaf pussytoes. Photo by pellaea via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Small-leaf pussytoes (Antennaria parvifolia) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes KS, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–11a. Mature size 1"–6". Blooms Jul–Sep. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, small-leaf pussytoes pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale), Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana).