{"product_id":"red-pussytoes-at3020","title":"Red Pussytoes Seeds, Groundcover, Antennaria Dioica Rubra, Mountain Everlasting, Perennial AT3020","description":"Red Pussytoes,  Mountain Everlasting (Antennaria dioica 'Rubra')\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the most whimsical and underused ground covers in cultivation, Antennaria dioica 'Rubra', Red Pussytoes, is a low-growing, mat-forming evergreen perennial that earns its charming common name from clusters of fuzzy, rounded flower heads that look uncannily like the tiny toes of a cat's paw. The 'Rubra' cultivar takes this already delightful plant and supercharges it with deep cherry-pink to rosy-red blooms far more saturated and striking than the pale pink of the straight species, making it a genuine showstopper in the rock garden, between stepping stones, or spilling over a stone wall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to cool mountain grasslands and dry pastures across Europe and northern Asia, this tough little perennial thrives exactly where most plants give up, in poor, dry, gritty, or rocky soil with sharp drainage and full sun. Drought tolerant once established, it forms a beautiful, slow-spreading silver-gray carpet of soft, spoon-shaped woolly leaves just 2-4 inches tall, sending up slender stems to 4-10 inches in late spring to early summer topped with those irresistible rosy-red blooms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncredibly versatile and virtually maintenance-free, no deadheading required, tolerates light foot traffic, deer resistant, and evergreen through all four seasons. An outstanding host plant for the American Painted Lady butterfly, it provides valuable early-season nectar for pollinators just as the garden is waking up. Equally at home as a small-scale lawn substitute between pavers, a rock garden feature, a border edging, or a container plant.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note: Germination for this species is slow and irregular, expect 42-70 days and don't give up on ungerminated seeds. Patience is absolutely rewarded.\u003cbr\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Germination:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStart indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow in fall\u003cbr\u003eSurface sow, press seeds lightly into moist soil, do not cover\u003cbr\u003eBest germinated cool, soil temps around 55-60°F are ideal. Starting seeds in a cold frame or cool garage rather than a warm indoor space often improves results\u003cbr\u003eKeep consistently moist but not wet throughout germination\u003cbr\u003eGermination temp: 59°F (15°C) | Germination time: 42-70 days (irregular, be patient)\u003cbr\u003eFall outdoor sowing is an excellent alternative, allowing natural winter conditions to do the work\u003cbr\u003eTransplant outdoors once established, spacing 10-12 inches apart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuick growing facts:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003ePoor to average, dry to medium, well-draining soil (pH 6.2-7.2)\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 2-4 in (foliage), 4-10 in (in bloom), Spread: up to 18 in\u003cbr\u003eBlooms: late spring to early summer\u003cbr\u003eZones 4-9\u003cbr\u003eEvergreen perennial\u003cbr\u003eDrought tolerant once established\u003cbr\u003eTolerates light foot traffic\u003cbr\u003eDeer resistant\u003cbr\u003eHost plant for American Painted Lady butterfly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e20 Seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe combine shipping on all orders, you pay one flat fee for as many seeds as you would like and orders over $35 ship for free to the US. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll our seeds undergo vigorous germination testing to meet or exceed industry standards for viability. Never GMO.","brand":"SeedCult","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53450899685739,"sku":"AT3020","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/5815\/2043\/files\/7.png?v=1783020614","url":"https:\/\/seedcult.com\/products\/red-pussytoes-at3020","provider":"SeedCult","version":"1.0","type":"link"}