Antennaria carpatica ~ Pussytoes bronze-leaf The nectar attracts various bees

The nectar attracts various bees and butterflies

Prune as needed in winter to shape

The stems end with thick flowerheads with small rich magenta buds and large upright blush pink petals on top resembling butterfly wings in flushes in late spring and summer

and after frost fades to tan

Antennaria carpatica ~ Pussytoes bronze-leaf The nectar attracts various beesPussytoes is a tough semi evergreen perennial that forms a dense felt mat of silver green foliage. Short stems with fluffy white flowers bloom from late spring into summer. Flowers best in full sun and dry to average well drained soils. Highly drought tolerant. Type: Perennial, Groundcover Origins: Western N. America and Europe Height: 0. 5' Spread: 0. 5' 1' Spacing: 0. 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 2 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: White Season