



Antennaria Seeds - Rubra

SEASON
Perennial

USDA ZONES
5 - 9

HEIGHT
4 inches
WIDTH
10 - 12 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Early spring to mid summer

BLOOM COLOR
Red
GROWTH RATE
Slow

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

FOOT TRAFFIC
Moderate

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Perennial

USDA ZONES
5 - 9

HEIGHT
4 inches
WIDTH
10 - 12 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Early spring to mid summer

BLOOM COLOR
White
GROWTH RATE
Slow

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

FOOT TRAFFIC
Moderate

DEER RESISTANT
Yes
About...
Pussytoes Red (Antennaria Dioica Rubra) - Antennaria seeds are simple to grow for an attractive perennial ground cover. It is a ground cover plant that can survive hot, dry, full sun, and poor soil conditions. Not too many plants can do this, but Antennaria ground cover plants can and will.MORE ANTENNARIA OPTIONS
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
Sow at max 41F, germination irregular over several months
AVERAGE GERM TIME
42 - 70 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes, but not direct sunlight

DEPTH
Do not cover seed, press lightly in to soil

SOIL TYPE
Sandy to clay, pH 6.2 - 7.2

SOWING RATE
8 - 12 seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination









Pussytoes Red (Antennaria Dioica Rubra) - Antennaria seeds are simple to grow for an attractive perennial ground cover. This image from Heritage Perennials shows a ground cover plant that can survive hot, dry, full sun, and poor soil conditions. Not too many plants can do this, but Antennaria ground cover plants can and will. Pussytoes, another name for Antennaria Dioica, tolerates both dry and moist conditions, as long as excellent drainage is available. Antennaria Dioica Rubra, forms a very low, creeping mat of tiny, bright silvery-grey leaves with fuzzy red flowers which will bloom towards the end of spring and last until the middle of summer.
Antennaria works great in many sunny or partial shade locations including: rock gardens, mass ground cover plantings, in between flagstones, or on top of rock walls. Simply plant the Antennaria seeds where you want a beautiful carpet of drought tolerant ground cover plants with red blooms. Antennaria seeds can be started indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the end of frost season and then transplanted outside once temperatures are consistently warm. For areas with long growing seasons, Antennaria ground cover seeds can be started directly outside in a prepared seedbed. Press the Pussytoes seeds into the soil but do not cover them, and maintain moisture until germination occurs.
Antennaria plants can be divided and moved to other locations. To keep the Antennaria looking its best, cut or mow off flower stems after blooming.
Common Questions
Do I need to deadhead my flowers?
No, antennaria does not require deadheading.
How is this plant used in the landscape?
These plants work nicely as a small-scale ground cover, border fronts, in stepping stones, rock gardens or any dry area and in containers.
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
Sow at max 41F, germination irregular over several months
AVERAGE GERM TIME
42 - 70 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes, but not direct sunlight

DEPTH
Do not cover seed, press lightly in to soil

SOIL TYPE
Sandy to clay, pH 6.2 - 7.2

SOWING RATE
8 - 12 seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination









Pussytoes White (Antennaria Dioica) - Starting Antennaria Dioica seeds is a great way to establish a large amount of these perennial ground cover plants. If you are looking for a durable plant that can survive hot, dry, full sun, and poor soil conditions, than you have found the right ground cover plant. Antennaria Dioica is also known as Pussytoes, and it forms a very low, creeping mat of tiny, bright silvery-grey leaves with fuzzy white flowers which will bloom towards the end of spring.
Antennaria seeds can be started indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last expected frost or directly started outdoors after frost danger has passed. Pussytoes seeds should be pressed into the soil but not cover. Keep the ground cover seeds moist until germination occurs. Antennaria ground cover plants work well in sunny locations including: rock gardens, mass ground cover plantings, in between flagstones, and on top of rock walls. Simply plant the Antennaria seeds, where you want a beautiful carpet of drought tolerant ground cover plants.
Common Questions
Do I need to deadhead my flowers?
No, antennaria does not require deadheading.
How is this plant used in the landscape?
These plants work nicely as a small-scale ground cover, border fronts, in stepping stones, rock gardens or any dry area and in containers.