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Pearly Everlasting
Anaphalis margaritacea
PerennialPearly Everlasting
Anaphalis margaritacea
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Light
Full Sun
Water
Dry – Moist
Soil
Sandy, Loam
Size
1-2'
Bloom
White, Jul–Sep
Why Grow It
Drought Tolerant
Thrives with little water once established
Seed Heads for Birds
Seed heads feed songbirds through winter
Long Blooming
Flowers for many weeks through the season
Easy to Grow
Low maintenance & beginner friendly
Did You Know?
One of the few native plants where both male and female flowers grow on separate plants — plant a few for best display.
A caterpillar host plant for the American Lady butterfly — larvae spin silk nests in the leaves.
The papery flowers hold their color and shape when dried — a natural everlasting for winter bouquets.
Wildlife Value
🦋
American Lady Host
Caterpillars of the American Lady butterfly feed on the foliage and spin silky nests
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Bee Favorite
Small native bees collect pollen from the dense flower clusters throughout summer
Good Companions
🌾 Little Bluestem
💜 Wild Bergamot
💫 Butterfly Weed
Planting Guide
- Plant in full sun in dry to average, well-drained soil — thrives in poor sandy soils
- Space 12–18″ apart; spreads slowly by rhizomes to form a colony
- Cut back in early spring; leave dried stems standing for winter wildlife interest
Plant Details
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