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Littleleaf Pussytoes (Antennaria microphylla) is a native perennial herb that grows in central and northern California. It is fast growing and short-lived. It grows in an upright form to a height of 1 foot, with active growth during the spring and summer. Flowers are white and bloom in the mid spring. Leaves are medium green and deciduous. It tends to grow at elevations from 0-15000 feet.

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

1 - 2 ft Tall

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Slow

Dormancy

Winter Deciduous

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Color

White

Flowering season

Spring

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Soil description

Prefers loamy or clay soils. Grows poorly in sandy soils.

Plant communities

Alpine Fell-Fields, Lodgepole Forest, Red Fir Forest, Subalpine Forest

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

1 confirmed and 3 likely

Confirmed Likely

American Lady

Vanessa virginiensis

White-spotted Midget

Eutricopis nexilis

Pussy's Toes Pyrausta

Pyrausta unifascialis

Telethusia ovalis