Anaphalis margaritacea - Pearly Everlasting - Photo courtesy of Sean James Consulting & Design

Pearly Everlasting

Anaphalis margaritacea

Also called Western Pearly Everlasting

  • Button-like white flowers with yellow centres
  • Hairy, silver-gray foliage
  • Spreading, mounding habit
  • Naturalizes easily on open or disturbed sites
  • Bloom Time: July to August

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
60-80 cm

SPREAD:
30-60 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Grows best in an average to moist soil, in full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Anaphalis needs room to spread and should be divided every 3-4 years to avoid centre dieback. Tolerates nutrient-deficient soils.

Additional Notes about Pearly Everlasting:


Native to Ontario. Important food source for several native butterfly species.

Leaves are edible when cooked.

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
FLOWERING TIME:
Summer
Lt. Sum-Fall
HABIT:
Mounding
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Gray
Silver

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