Western Pearly Everlasting

(Anaphalis margaritacea)

Western Pearly Everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea)

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Estimated Native Range

Summary

Anaphalis margaritacea, commonly known as Western Pearly Everlasting, is an evergreen perennial herb native to a variety of habitats including dry open woods, prairies, and alpine regions across North America and much of Asia. It typically grows erect up to about 1.2 meters (3 ft 11 in) in height and features narrow, alternate leaves that are notable for their woolly texture due to tiny hairs on the undersides. The plant’s stems are dry and brittle, and it produces clusters of small, whitish to yellowish flowers in a corymb inflorescence, which are particularly showy from midsummer to fall.

Western Pearly Everlasting is valued for its drought tolerance and its ability to thrive in poor soils, making it a suitable choice for xeriscaping and naturalized areas. The flowers are excellent for dried floral arrangements, and the plant is often used in borders, rock gardens, and as a ground cover. It requires full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils. While generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to root rot in overly moist conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

Plant Type: Herb
Height: 1-3 feet
Width: 1-2 feet
Growth Rate: Rapid
Flower Color: White, Yellow
Flowering Season: Summer
Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium
Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control, Fire Resistant, Fragrant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers

Natural Habitat

Native to dry open woods, prairies, alpine regions across North America, and parts of Asia

Other Names

Common Names: Common Pearlyeverlasting , Pearly-Everlasting , Western Pearlyeverlasting , Common Pearly Everlasting , Perlekurv , Silberimmortelle , Großblütiges Perlkörbchen , Helminukkajäkkärä , Anaphale Marguerite , Immortelle Blanche

Scientific Names: Anaphalis margaritacea , Anaphalis margaritacea var. margaritacea , Anaphalis margaritacea f. margaritacea , Antennaria margaritacea , Anaphalis margaritacea var. cinnamomea , Anaphalis cinnamomea var. cinnamomea , Anaphalis cinnamonea , Antennaria cinnamomea var. cinnamomea , Antennaria cinnamonea , Antennaria margaritacea var. margaritacea

GBIF Accepted Name: Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth.