Antennaria parlinii (Green Everlasting) Grass

Antennaria parlinii (Green Everlasting) GrassLooking for a resilient, low maintenance native plant that thrives where others struggle? Antennaria parlinii, commonly known as Parlin's Pussytoes or Green Everlasting, is the ultimate tough as nails perennial ground cover. Native to eastern North America, this charming plant features dense, mat forming basal rosettes of vibrant bright to mint green leaves. In spring, it sends up unique, fuzzy white flowers that resemble tiny cat paws, adding

Flower Color Purple

Flower Color Red/Yellow

which means it can both parasitize (steal) energy from roots of neighboring plants and makes its own energy through chlorophyll

A few insects including moths feed on this rush

With flowers beginning in late August and sometimes lasting until early October it aims to please

Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)

heart-shaped leaves are a distinctive feature of the plant

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diverse mix with higher seed counts to meet your goals

Dalea candidum

This plant is rare in nature in the Chicagoland area

It has been a favorite of traditional gardeners for some time