Anaphalis margaritacea
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PEARLY EVERLASTING
Family: Asteraceae
GROWING GUIDE
Geographic Origin:
North America, NE Asia.
Plant Group:
Perennial.
Hardiness:
Sunset zones: Not listed. (Trust me it grows here.)
USDA zones: 4-8.
Heat zones: 8-1.
Mature size:
Height: 24 inches (60 cm).
Width: 24 inches (60 cm).
Flowering period:
Midsummer to autumn.
Flowering attributes:
White papery bracts surrounding yellow disk flowers. The papery bracts last indefinately when dried.
Leaf attributes:
New leaves are white wooly lance shaped turning gray green on top of leaf as it ages.
Growth habit:
Clump forming.
Light:
Sun to part shade.
Soil:
Fertile, moist, well-drained soil is best, but A. margaritacea can be found in a variety of soil types.
Propagation Methods:
Collect seed from July to September; sow seed in spring. | Divide in spring or fall every 3 years or when clumps become too dense.
Rainy Side Notes
A common plant in disturbed areas, but a great source of nectar for bees and butterflies. I think it is a nice addition to my garden even if you may think it is a weed! It is a popular plant for dried flower gatherers, the papery white bracts that surround the yellow flower dry well.
Debra Teachout-Teashon
Photographed in author's garden.
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