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pearly everlasting

pearly everlasting

Anaphalis margaritacea

perennial☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 2bZone 8b

Pearly everlasting is a hardy perennial with silvery-white papery flowers that bloom mid-to-late summer and dry beautifully for arrangements. It thrives in dry, sunny locations and requires minimal water once established.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

moderate
Zone 2bZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2b to Zone 8b

pH Range

67.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 7.5

Soil Texture

Medium

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

North America

Native to: Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Function & Care

medicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division