NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Antennaria solitaria
Southern Single-head Pussytoes, Solitary Pussytoes
Scientific Name: |
Antennaria solitaria |
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Genus: |
Antennaria |
Species Epithet: |
solitaria |
Common Name: |
Southern Single-head Pussytoes, Solitary Pussytoes |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Asteraceae (Aster Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Invasive Status: |
(*Key) |
Size: |
0-1 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
White |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day, Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry, Moist |
Bloom Time: |
March, April, May |
Growing Area: |
Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain |
Habitat Description: |
Forests and woodlands, often mesic. Common in NC mountains and piedmont, uncommon in coastal plain. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Alternate, Basal |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Has some wildlife value |
Landscape Value: |
Not Recommended for home landscapes |
State Rank: |
S4: Apparently secure, S5: Secure (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G5 - Secure (*Key) |
Lisa Lofland Gould |
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Links: |
NC Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/antennaria-solitaria/ Vascular Plants of NC: https://auth1.dpr.ncparks.gov/flora/species_account.php 700 Bird-friendly Plants for NC: https://nc.audubon.org/700 |
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