Antennaria plantaginifolia
Propagation Notes
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Species Antennaria plantaginifolia
Family Asteraceae
Common name(s) Pussy toes
Synonyms

Image(s)

Thomas G. Barnes @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / Barnes, T.G. & S.W. Francis. 2004. Wildflowers and ferns of Kentucky. University Press of Kentucky

Glossary of Terms

Maturation sign(s) pappus expands
Collection dates mid to late May
Seed cleaning none required
Storage dry
Germination method(s) cold stratification in soil; excellent germination; no germination observed in flats maintained during the summer outside or in a greenhouse
Restoration potential high by seed (proven performer if appropriate for restoration site)
Other notes

Published data

germinates within 4 weeks if sown at 70 deg F, or after 90 days of cold moist stratification (Cullina 2000)

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Last updated: 3/9/04

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