Antennaria parvifolia

Synonyms

Antennaria dioica 'Aprica'
Antennaria rhodantha
Antennaria aprica

Herbaceous Perennial Alpine Rockery

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An evergreen, mat-forming perennial to a height of 15cm, with silver-grey rosettes of white, hairy, spoon-shaped leaves. Creamy-white flowers are borne in spring and early summer on upright flower stems

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity: 2–5 years
Max Spread: 0.5-1 metres
Max Height: 0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand

Moisture: Well–drained
pH: Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun

Aspect: South–facing or West–facing
Exposure: Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20): H6
Drought Resistance: Yes

Colour & Scent

Season	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family: Asteraceae
Native to GB/Ireland: No
Foliage: Evergreen
Habit: Matforming
Genus: Antennaria are mat-forming, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennials with small, everlasting flowers on short erect stems. Male and female flowers are borne on separate plants
Name Status: Correct
Plant Range: Mexico, adjacent USA

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun - perfect for walls, scree beds, rock gardens, sinks and troughs

Propagation

Propagate by seed in autumn in a sheltered place outside or an open cold frame

Suggested planting locations and garden types

City and courtyard gardens
Coastal
Cottage and informal garden
Gravel garden
Mediterranean climate plants
Patio and container plants
Rock garden
Low Maintenance
Banks and slopes
Garden edging
Ground cover
Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Wall side borders

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free