Anaphalis margaritacea

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Pearly everlastingPerennialFamily: Asteraceae

Height: 1mSpread: 1m
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

White

Yellow

Foliage colour:

Silver

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front, middle

Soil

Succeeds on poor soil:

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Pearly everlasting, Anaphalis margaritacea, is a charming perennial native to North America and Asia. It's valued for its beautiful silvery foliage topped by clusters of white and yellow-centred flowers, which are extremely popular with pollinating insects.

Better still, these flowers are great for cutting, and work well when fresh or dried. Anaphalis margaritacea makes a lovely addition to a gravel garden or prairie garden.

For best results, grow Anaphalis margaritacea in full sun in moist, well-drained soil.

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Anaphalis ‘margaritacea’ and wildlife

Anaphalis ‘margaritacea’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Anaphalis ‘margaritacea’ poisonous?

Anaphalis ‘margaritacea’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People