Antennaria rosea
mountain everlasting
A perennial forming a more or less evergreen mat of narrowly obovate leaves, grey-green above, white beneath. Clusters of small, fluffy rose-pink flower-heads on leafy stems to 10cm in height
Other common names
cat's footSynonyms
Antennaria dioica 'Rosea'Antennaria microphylla var. rosea
see moreAntennaria dioica var. rosea
Antennaria speciosa
Antennaria magellanica
Antennaria chilensis
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Antennaria are mat-forming, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennials with small, everlasting flowers on short erect stems. Male and female flowers are borne on separate plants
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- USA, Canada
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Grows well in rock gardens or as ground cover at the front of a border. The flower heads may be dried for use in flower arrangements
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Cut flowers
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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