Anaphalis margaritacea
Also called Western Pearly Everlasting
Photo Courtesy of Fernridge Landscaping
More About Anaphalis margaritacea
- Small white button-like flowers with yellow centres
- Forms a bushy mound of hairy silver-gray foliage
- Often found along roadsides and in disturbed areas
- Food source for many butterflies
- Bloom Time: July to August
Interesting Notes:
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.
Zone:
3Height:
60-80 cmSpread:
30-60 cmColour:
WhitePearly Everlasting Growing and Maintenance Tips
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.
Anaphalis margaritacea Characteristics
Full Sun
Attracts Butterflies
Drought Tolerant
Edible
Native to Ontario
Soil Moisture
Well-drainedAverage to Dry Soils
Moist to Average
Growth Rate
MediumFlowering Time
Lt. Sum-FallSummer
Habit
MoundingFoliage Color
SilverGray
Landscape uses
Rooftop (extensive)Naturalizing
Suitable Substitutions for Anaphalis margaritacea
Achillea ptarmica 'The Pearl'
Sneezewort
