Anaphalis margaritacea - Pearly Everlasting

A member of the aster family, the stems and elongated leaves of  Pearly Everlasting are covered with white hairs. Clustered at the top of erect stems, the tiny yellow flowers are enclosed by white papery bracts, often mistaken for petals.  The overall appearance is a pearly mound; a nice shape and color for a garden edge. Drought tolerant as it prefers full sun and dry, even rocky or poor soil conditions.  Moderate shade and medium soils are also tolerated.

Blossoms can be dried for durable bouquets or flower arrangements as they keep their color and shape well. In the spring, this plant is a larvae host for the butterfly the American Lady- Vanessa virginensis

Height: 1-3 ft

Sun: Sun, part shade

Water: Medium to dry

Bloom color: White, yellow

Bloom time: June - October