High Country Gardens
Pink Pussytoes (Antennaria dioica 'Rubra')
Best low-maintenance groundcover for drought-tolerant, pollinator-friendly rock gardens.
Add a touch of native charm to your garden with Pink Pussytoes (Antennaria dioica 'Rubra'). This resilient perennial groundcover forms a dense, silvery-gray carpet, adorned with fuzzy pink or white blossoms from late spring through summer. It thrives in full sun and dry conditions, making it perfect for rock gardens, between paving stones, or in containers. Low maintenance and drought-tolerant once established, it attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies while being resistant to deer. Its semi-evergreen foliage provides year-round interest, ensuring a beautiful landscape with minimal effort.
$15.99
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Category Rank
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#29 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-42%
Below average
Ships As
5
/ Potted Plant (" Deep Pot)
Who it's for
- Xeriscaping enthusiasts needing low-maintenance, water-wise garden additions
- Busy gardeners seeking natural weed suppression and erosion control
- Homeowners managing rocky or nutrient-depleted soil landscapes
Who should skip it
- Flower lovers prioritizing long-lasting, high-impact seasonal floral displays
- Gardeners living in regions with heavy, water-logged winter soil
- Impatient landscapers wanting immediate, full-coverage groundcover results
Performance breakdown
Drought Tolerance
Thrives in dry conditions with minimal supplemental watering once fully established.
Pollinator Appeal
Actively draws bees and butterflies to your garden throughout the season.
Maintenance Effort
Requires very little attention to maintain its dense, attractive groundcover habit.
Deer Resistance
Reliably deters hungry deer from grazing on your landscape plantings.
Year-Round Interest
Semi-evergreen foliage provides visual texture even during the colder months.
Versatility
Adapts perfectly to rock gardens, containers, or tight paving stone gaps.
Key Specs
Ships As
Potted Plant (5" Deep Pot)
Mature Height
4-6 inches
Mature Spread
4-6 inches
Neonicotinoid Free
Yes
Non-GMO
No
USDA Hardiness Zones
3-8
Soil Type
Average, Sandy, Compost Enriched Garden Loam
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Features
- Forms a dense, attractive carpet.
- Drought-tolerant once established.
- Attracts bees and butterflies.
- Low maintenance requirements.
- Deer resistant foliage.
- Semi-evergreen silvery-gray leaves.
- Suitable for rock gardens and containers.
- Native cultivar.
What customers say
The Pink Pussytoes are consistently praised for their exceptional quality and hardiness. Customers note they arrive healthy and establish quickly, even in difficult, dry garden areas. The unique silvery foliage and vibrant pink flowers provide the desired aesthetic design, making this plant a reliable option for groundcover. Gardeners appreciate its ability to thrive where other plants struggle, confirming its strong value for specialized landscaping needs. This plant offers impressive resilience and visual appeal.
Know before you buy
Pink Pussytoes are hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8. They are well-suited for a wide range of climates, provided they are planted in a location with full sun and well-drained soil.
This is a low-maintenance perennial. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering, making it an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a set-it-and-forget-it plant.
Yes, they are well-suited for containers. Ensure you use a well-draining potting mix and place the container in a spot that receives full sun throughout the day.
Yes, Pink Pussytoes are considered deer resistant. While no plant is entirely deer-proof, this variety is generally ignored by deer in most landscapes.
They thrive in average, sandy, or well-drained loam soils. Avoid planting them in heavy, waterlogged clay, as they require excellent drainage to prevent root issues.
Pink Pussytoes are semi-evergreen. While the silvery-gray foliage provides year-round interest, the appearance may vary slightly depending on the severity of your local winter.
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