Anaphalis margaritacea

Pearly Everlasting

Pearly everlasting is an extremely drought-tolerant native plant which thrives in full sun. It has silvery foliage and white button-like flowers which can be dried for winter bouquets. Host plant of the American Lady butterfly and an important medicinal plant to many Indigenous communities.

Height: 12-35 inches

Sun Requirements: Full sun

Water Requirements: Dry sandy soils

Flowers: Tiny white flowers from July to September

Attracts: Bees

Important Butterfly Larval Host

Special Tolerances: Drought tolerant and deer resistant