About This Plant
Pussytoes are so named for their late spring flowers that look like the foot of a cat. The flower grows up to a foot, but the velvety leaves stay close to the ground, making this a great groundcover, especially for dry areas like hillsides and rock gardens. This plant is very deer and rabbit resistant.
Plant Details
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Benefits
- Wildlife Benefits
Plant Facts
This plant supports American lady (Vanessa virginiensis) larvae which appear from May to November. | The common name ladies’ tobacco comes from the plant’s historical use as a replacement for chewing tobacco.
Alternate Names
Everlasting, Ladies’ Tobacco, Mouse Ear, Plantain-leaved Everlasting, Plantain-leaved Pussytoes, Plantain Pussytoes, Field Pussytoes
