Antennaria rosea is a North American species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common name rosy pussytoes. [4] . Other common names include cat's foot and mountain everlasting. [5] . The second part of its scientific name, rosea, is Latin for pink. [6]

Rosy Pussytoes (Antennaria rosea) By Larry Stritch. Children generally see the resemblance of the inflorescence to the paws of their kitty cat before their parents do so. Pussytoes are one of the best wildflowers to introduce children to the wonder and beauty of our native wildflowers.

Short flower stems with small, creamy-white and rosy-pink papery bracts, bloom summer into fall. Plant in full sun to very light shade with good drainage and a little summer water. Good addition for the pollinator garden and is the larval food source for a …

Rosy pussytoes, antennaria rosea, is distinguished from other species by the phyllaries surrounding the central disc florets, which are usually bright pink in color, though can also be brownish, yellow or white.

Basal leaves spoon-shaped, white-woolly on both sides, 1/2–1 1/2 in. long. Flower stalks 3–16 in. with leaves, topped with many flowers in cluster. Cup at base of flower head has pale to very bright pink bracts that are woolly at the base. White flowers. Grows in …

Antennaria rosea is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family known by the common name rosy pussytoes. It is native to much of North America, including most of Canada and the western United States.

Antennaria rosea is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in North America and beyond.