Pearly everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea) Plants

In late summer the distinctive grey/green foliage is topped with small pearly white flowers with yellow centers. The foliage serves as a host plant for the caterpillars of the American lady butterfly. Flowers dry well for winter arrangements. Thrives in the driest of soils.

Native to: Maine to Virginia in the East, and Washington to Arizona in the West. 

Growing conditions: Sun to part shade, average to dry soil.

Natural habitat: Dry sandy or gravelly meadows and disturbed areas.

Grows up to: 18”

Blooms: Late summer

Pairs well with: Little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) and Plaintain pussytoes (Antennaraia plantaginifolia)