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Narrowleaf Pussytoes Plant Care
Antennaria stenophylla (A.Gray) A.Gray
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This plant's most distinctive visual feature is its narrow, linear leaves that form dense mats. Originating from North America, Antennaria stenophylla is highly sought after by plant collectors for its unique foliage and ability to thrive in rocky, alpine environments.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to part shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Narrowleaf Pussytoes?
Water Narrowleaf 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 month during the growing season.
Where Is the Narrowleaf Pussytoes Native To?
What Is the Narrowleaf Pussytoes?
Narrowleaf Pussytoes (Antennaria stenophylla) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Antennaria genus. Narrowleaf Pussytoes is native to the Great Basin, Columbia Plateau, and Snake River Plain of the Western United States, in the States of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah. Narrowleaf Pussytoes is also known as Antennaria alpina var. stenophylla, Antennaria leucophaea.
Narrowleaf 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. Narrowleaf Pussytoes produces small white or pink fluffy flowers in dense clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Narrowleaf Pussytoes?
Antennaria stenophylla 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 Narrowleaf Pussytoes Need?
Narrowleaf Pussytoes thrives in full sun to part shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to part shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Narrowleaf Pussytoes Prefer?
Antennaria stenophylla grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Narrowleaf Pussytoes prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Narrowleaf Pussytoes?
Well-draining sandy soil with good aeration. Good drainage is essential for Narrowleaf Pussytoes to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Narrowleaf Pussytoes?
Feed Narrowleaf Pussytoes every month 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 month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Narrowleaf 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 Narrowleaf Pussytoes?
Narrowleaf Pussytoes can be propagated through division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to alpine pussytoes plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Narrowleaf Pussytoes Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Narrowleaf 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 Narrowleaf Pussytoes?
Narrowleaf 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 Narrowleaf Pussytoes Need?
Narrowleaf Pussytoes grows outdoors in USDA Zone 4a – 8b. It survives winters down to planting zone 4a. Narrowleaf Pussytoes is native to the Great Basin, Columbia Plateau, and Snake River Plain of the Western United States, in the States of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4a – 8b
Keep exploring plants
Narrowleaf 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.
Narrowleaf 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 stenophylla (A.Gray) A.Gray, family Asteraceae (first published in Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 17: 213 (1882)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Narrowleaf 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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