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Field pussytoes, like plantain-leaved pussytoes, is a diminutive, ground-hugging plant that fits equally in a natural lawn or a formal garden. In early spring, flowers are borne on stems reaching just 6-9” inches high. Also in early spring, the American Lady butterfly will appear to lay her eggs—this is a reliable host plant that helps our insect community reproduce each season. Caterpillars munch the leaves for a bit, and the plants regrow and continue to spread by creeping stems. This species is resilient and well-adapted to shallow soils, dry soils, rocky soils, walkway edges—all those tough places that can be hard to plant. Tolerates part shade.
Field pussytoes, like plantain-leaved pussytoes, is a diminutive, ground-hugging plant that fits equally in a natural lawn or a formal garden. In early spring, flowers are borne on stems reaching just 6-9” inches high. Also in early spring, the American Lady butterfly will appear to lay her eggs—this is a reliable host plant that helps our insect community reproduce each season. Caterpillars munch the leaves for a bit, and the plants regrow and continue to spread by creeping stems. This species is resilient and well-adapted to shallow soils, dry soils, rocky soils, walkway edges—all those tough places that can be hard to plant. Tolerates part shade.