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species 7,154 observations

Field Pussytoes

Antennaria neglecta

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

54 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it American Lady, White-spotted Midget, Chionodes fondella 3
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Asphondylia antennariae 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Greater Sage-Grouse 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Eastern Pine Elfin, Hawthorn Mining Bee, Conophorus sackenii, Greater Bee Fly 49

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Ground covers
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Dry Well drained
Water use
Low
Soil
Rocky Loam Clay Organic
Drought tolerant
Yes
Resists
Dry soil
Habit
Creeping Dense Spreading
Plant type
Perennial Ground cover Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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