Scientific Name
Anaphalis spp.
Common Name
Pearly everlasting

Characteristics

Season
late summer
Height
12 inches
Hardiness
USDA Hardiness Zone 3 to 8
Flower Color
grayish white
Soil
well drained
Exposure
full sun
Propagation
seed, division of clump in fall or spring
North Carolina Regions
Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain
Comments
Pearly everlasting is a lovely, soft, gray foliated plant with long lasting, yellowish white flowers resembling tiny asters. Its gray color makes it a good plant for separating other bold colored flowers that might otherwise clash. Its short stature lends itself to use as an edging plant.
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia

Prepared by: orginally by Alice B. Russell, retired Extension Specialist, NC State University
                     maintained and expanded by Erv Evans, Consumer Horticulturist, NC State University

Images: ©Alice B. Russell and Erv Evans

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