Common Name
Single-head pussytoes
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
1.5
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
6,
7,
8
Commercially available
Yes
Additional Info
Habitat: Moist, rich, deciduous woodlands and forests along slopes or stream banks, and shaded forests areas that are dry and mesic.
Wildlife Value: This plant supports American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis) larvae which appear from May to November. In the deep south they will appear all year long. American Lady butterflies feed on flower nectar almost exclusively.
Flower Color
Cream/White
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Bloom Month
March
April
May
Ground Cover
Yes
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Pollinators
Butterfiles
Recommended for
Nurseries that may carry live plant
Carries Seeds (may not be available)