Small Leaf Pussytoes

Antennaria parvifolia ‘McClintock’ is a compact perennial selected for low mats of silvery foliage and small cream-to-tan flower heads. Red Butte Garden records this cultivar at about 6 inches tall by 12 inches wide, with flowers from April through June. Its restrained size and close-textured foliage suit rock gardens, alpine plantings, and the front edge of a dry, sunny bed. ## Form and placement The [Red Butte Garden plant record](https://redbuttegarden.org/plants/species/1224/) identifies the cultivar, lists Asteraceae, and reports full sun to part shade with low water needs. [Plants with Altitude](https://www.wyomingnativegardens.wyomingbiodiversity.org/index.php/forbs/small-leaf-pussytoes) describes small, gray foliage, slow-to-moderate stolon spread, and a low-growing plant suitable for a dry garden. Use well-drained soil and leave enough room for the mat to expand without being crowded by taller neighbors. ## Flowers and foliage The leaves provide the main season-long effect; the understated flower heads are cream, tan, or pale in appearance. Red Butte Garden lists April through June flowering, so local bloom timing will vary with elevation and spring temperatures. ## Maintenance Water while new plants establish, then reduce supplemental water where the soil drains well. Keep taller plants and weeds from overtaking the mat. Trim only if needed to remove damaged growth or maintain its edge; divide crowded plants when expansion is wanted.