{"title":"Antennaria","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAntennaria\u003c\/em\u003e is a genus of flowering plants in the Asteraceae family, commonly known as catsfoot, pussytoes, or everlasting. This genus includes around 50 species of herbaceous perennials that are native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, particularly North America. The plants typically have hairy, woolly leaves and produce clusters of small, white or pink flowers that bloom in late spring or early summer. The flowers are long-lasting and often retain their color and shape even after they have dried, making them popular for use in \u003ca title=\"See more plants for cut flower arrangements\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/cut-flower-plants-perennials\"\u003ecut flower arrangements\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe name antennaria refers to the projecting stamens on the male flowers that resemble the antennae of tiny insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSome species of antennaria have traditional medicinal uses, such as treating digestive issues and skin conditions. Antennaria plants are valued for their attractive appearance, ease of cultivation, and cultural significance in some indigenous communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAntennaria are also host plants for butterfly larvae including several species of \u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Lepidoptera\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lepidoptera\"\u003eLepidoptera\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antennaria-solitaria-rdu","title":"Antennaria solitaria RDU","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntennaria solitaria is a 2023 Plant Delights\/JLBG introduction of our Wake County NC collection of solitary pussytoes. This fascinating North American (Ohio south to Alabama) native forms a dense groundcover of grey-green, thumb-sized leaves. The entire evergreen patch is topped, starting in mid-March (NC) with 4\" tall spikes of solitary fuzzy balls...the ultimate in odd. Antennaria solitaria is very easy to grow in both part sun and light shade as long as the soil is well-drained. Although it is native in acidic soils, it has performed amazingly in our alkaline crevice garden.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40069900468311,"sku":"15111","price":16.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Antennaria-solitaria-RDU.i-15111.s-68481.r-1.jpg?v=1791486200"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/collections\/Antennaria-solitaria-RDU_1900x350_18666eb0-0423-4839-8c69-1d1ffea2bcd0.jpg?v=1680618580","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/antennaria.oembed","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}