Pearly Everlasting
Anaphalis margaritacea
Description:
Flowering plant that grow in clumps and give the plant a bushy appearance. Flower petals are white and surround a large yellow center. The stem is woolly. These flowers grow in uplands in sandy, slightly acidic soil. Butterflies are attracted to the flowers. Blooms appear from mid summer through the fall.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Western Pearly Everlasting |
| Plant Family: | Asteraceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Butterflies |
| Bloom Time: | Mid July to mid October |
| Fruit Timing: | September |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, S5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |
| Soil pH: | Slightly Acidic, Neutral |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |