Also called Western Pearly Everlasting
ZONE:
3
COLOUR:
White
HEIGHT:
60-80 cm
SPREAD:
30-60 cm
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Anaphalis margaritacea - Pearly Everlasting - Photo courtesy of Sean James Consulting & Design
Also called Western Pearly Everlasting
ZONE:
3
COLOUR:
White
HEIGHT:
60-80 cm
SPREAD:
30-60 cm
Grows best in an average to moist soil, in full sun and is 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.
Native to Ontario
The popular common name is Pearly Everlasting, the proper common name is Western Pearly Everlasting. It hosts larvae from certain butterflies and its leaves are edible when cooked.
