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Flag Pussytoes Plant Care
Antennaria flagellaris A.Gray
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This plant's most distinctive feature is its tufted, silver-gray foliage that adds a unique texture to any garden. Originating from North America, particularly in the central and western regions, Antennaria flagellaris is highly sought after by plant collectors for its low maintenance, drought-tolerant nature, and delicate pink flowers that bloom in the spring.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to part shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Flag Pussytoes?
Water Flag Pussytoes every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to part shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Flag Pussytoes Native To?
What Is the Flag Pussytoes?
Flag Pussytoes (Antennaria flagellaris) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Antennaria genus. Flag Pussytoes is native to northeastern California, Wyoming, the Black Hills of South Dakota, and the Canadian Province of British Columbia. Flag Pussytoes is also known as Antennaria dimorpha.
Flag Pussytoes displays a low-growing mat-forming perennial growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Flag Pussytoes produces small white or pink fluffy flowers in dense clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Flag Pussytoes?
Antennaria flagellaris requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Flag Pussytoes Need?
Flag Pussytoes thrives in full sun to part shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to part shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Flag Pussytoes Prefer?
Antennaria flagellaris grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Flag Pussytoes prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Flag Pussytoes?
Well-draining sandy soil with good aeration. Good drainage is essential for Flag Pussytoes to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Flag Pussytoes?
Feed Flag Pussytoes every 2 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 2 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Flag Pussytoes?
Divide clumps every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Flag Pussytoes?
Flag Pussytoes can be propagated through division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to alpine pussytoes plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Flag Pussytoes Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Flag Pussytoes, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Flag Pussytoes?
Flag Pussytoes is susceptible to aphids, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Flag Pussytoes Need?
Flag Pussytoes grows outdoors in USDA Zone 4a – 8b. It survives winters down to planting zone 4a. Flag Pussytoes is native to northeastern California, Wyoming, the Black Hills of South Dakota, and the Canadian Province of British Columbia.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4a – 8b
Keep exploring plants
Flag Pussytoes is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Antennaria genus — compare its care with other Antennaria species on PlantoScan.
Antennaria is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Flag Pussytoes thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Antennaria Species
Other Antennaria species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Antennaria flagellaris A.Gray, family Asteraceae (first published in Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xvii. (1881-82) 212.) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Flag Pussytoes, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 4a – 8b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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