Antennaria parvifolia is a mat-forming plant native to much of the Western US. In Oregon, it occurs east of the Cascades along stream beds and dry cliffs.

It's beautiful gray foliage and small, white, cotton-like flowers make it a nice addition for rock gardens, dry and hot areas, and small containers.

It will spread at a moderate pace and can be used as a ground cover or subdivided every couple of years and moved about the garden.

It thrives in full sun and is drought tolerant, but will need a bit of occasional watering during our hottest and driest months. Very deer and critter resistant. 

Water Use: Light to Medium

Light Requirement: Sun to part shade

Soil Moisture: Damp to dry

Soil type: Sand, clay, loam

Soil pH: 6-8

Drought Tolerance: High

Perennial

Special attributes: Favorite of native bees and butterflies, host to American Painted Lady butterfly, deer resistant, drought tolerant. 

Fun fact: Antennaria parvifolia populations consist mostly of female plants that reproduce asexually, thus do not need fertilization. Because they do not offer pollen rewards, insect visitation rates to Antennaria parvifolia can vary widely.