PEarly Everlasting

Botanical Name:  Anaphalis margaritaceae
Plant Family: Aster family (Asteraceae)

Description:   A North American native that grows to 3 ft tall in dry or sandy sites.  Silver gray foliage with white rounded flowers, the seed heads become wispy and pearly white in winter.

Growing Conditions: Tolerates poor soil, dry and rocky sites. 

Bloom Time: Jul - Aug
Bloom Color: White

Benefit to pollinators/wildlife: Host for Painted Lady, American Lady

Native Status: PA native

Location in habitat: Pollinator Demonstration Garden