Littleleaf Pussytoes

Scientific Name: Antennaria microphylla Rydb.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Asterales / Asteraceae / Compositae / Antennaria Gaertn./ Antennaria microphylla Rydb.

Littleleaf Pussytoes
General Information
Usda SymbolANMI3
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsANMI3

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Littleleaf Pussytoes.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-38
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum90
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum7.8
pH, Minimum5.9
Precipitation, Maximum40
Precipitation, Minimum12
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Shape and OrientationErect
Resprout AbilityNo
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
BloatNone
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Growth FormStoloniferous
Growth RateSlow
Height, Mature (feet)1.0
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo
LifespanShort
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous


Reproduction

Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Seed per Pound8000000
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seedling VigorLow
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateModerate
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityContracting Only
Bloom PeriodMid Spring
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Littleleaf Pussytoes

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