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Antennaria- (Cat's Ear)
Antennaria dioica 'Rosea' |
There is nothing showy about this lowly plant, but it does have one
useful property. It can be walked on without harm. This means that it can
be used as a crack filler between paving stones and as the basic matieral
for an alpine lawn. Its mat of creeping stems can also be used as ground
cover around bulbs. It is tough, hardy and flourishes in poor soil. In May
and June the small flower-heads open with blooms in white, pink or red.
VARIETIES:
The only species you are likely to find in the catalogues-
A.
dioica, sometimes offered as
A.
tomentosa. It spreads to form a mat of silvery leaves, reaching about 1-1/2
ft. across. The tiny flowers are of the 'everlasting' type- they appear in
clusters on top of erect flower-stalks. The height of these stalks and the
color of the blooms depend on the variety chosen. Look for
''Aprica' (4 in., cream),
'Nyewoods Variety' (4 in.,
deep pink),
'Rosea'
(4 in., pink)
'Rubra'
(6 in., crimson), and
'Minima'
(2 in. pink).
SITE
& SOIL: Any well-drained garden soil will do. Thrives best
in sun.
PROPAGATION:
Divide clumps in early autumn or spring.
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