Parlin's Pussytoes (Antennaria parlinii)

= Parlin's Pussytoes (Antennaria parlinii) =
Since there are many native 'pussytoes' in Ontario, it's easy to confuse Antennaria parlinii with some of it's relatives. This particular Pussytoes type is actually named for Botanist John Crawford Parlin, who recognised it as a unique species. While the common name may make some folks uncomfortable (and anyway, kitten-toes - it's alternate name - is cuter!), Parlin's Pussytoes is so named for the resemblance of the flowers to adorable little cat toes.Wikipedia
The leaves of many in the Pussytoes family are considered to be good ground covers and are grown for this more than the flowers, but many native plant aficionados also like the flowers. . 
== Sowing and Reproduction ==
Parlin's Pussytoes is a representative of a dioecious plant, which requires cross-pollination to produce more. In other words, Male and female are on separate plants and a pollinator - such as a bee - must transfer pollen from one to the other to fertilise the plant and allow for viable seeds.
Those with a cluster of different plants will likely get lucky, but it's possible to end up with only one gender and thus, no reproduction.
Method
Sow on top of the soil as Parlin's Pussytoes seeds require light to germinate.Prairie Moon Nursery 
Cold Stratification
Antennaria parlinii requires at least 60 days cold moist stratification. Winter sow or artificially stratify for germination.
== Harvesting ==
Harvest when seed-heads turn fluffy, but before they float away. Note that only the female plants will bear seeds.
== Storage ==
Unknown, presumed to store dry.
== Toxicity ==
Strength: Unknown. Some parts of the leaves have been reported to be toxic, but further details haven't been documented here.