Cat's foot dioecious 30+ PCS fresh seeds, Antennaria dioica

🌱 Antennaria dioica — Cat's Foot Dioecious

Cat's Foot Dioecious seeds are a type of perennial herbaceous plant, belonging to the Asteraceae family. These seeds are a great choice for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant option.

🌿 Botanical Description

Antennaria dioica is a 10-30 cm tall plant with a thin rhizome, producing numerous shortened, recumbent vegetative shoots. The leaves are whole-edged, glabrous from above, green or silvery on both sides, and felt-pubescent. The basal leaves are 3-4 cm in length and 0.3-1 cm wide, while the stem leaves are linear or linear-lanceolate, whitish, and sessile. The flowers are small, in baskets, collected in corymbose inflorescences. The plant is dioecious, with female flowers being oblong and pink, and male flowers being spherical and white.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 mm deep in well-draining soil in early spring or fall. No pre-treatment required.
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C, germination time: 1-3 weeks.
• Soil type: Sandy, pH: 6.0-7.0, drainage: Good.
• Watering: Moderate, fertilization: Light.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8, frost tolerance: Moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Antennaria dioica grows in pine forests, among heather, and in dry meadows and clearings. It prefers light-loving conditions and sandy soils.

✨ Interesting Facts

Antennaria dioica has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties. It is also a popular choice for rock gardens and alpine gardens due to its low-growing habit and drought tolerance.