Antennaria parvifolia
An evergreen, mat-forming perennial to a height of 15cm, with silver-grey rosettes of white, hairy, spoon-shaped leaves. Creamy-white flowers are borne in spring and early summer on upright flower stems
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream | White Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream | White Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | White Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | White Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- 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
- Mexico, adjacent USA
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun - perfect for walls, scree beds, rock gardens, sinks and troughs
Propagation
Propagate by seed in autumn in a sheltered place outside or an open cold frame
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Wall side borders
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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