• A close-up of Anaphalis margaritacea (Western Pearly Everlasting) flowers, featuring clusters of small, papery white blossoms with golden-yellow centers. The dry, daisy-like flowers retain their shape and color long after blooming.
  • A group of Anaphalis margaritacea (Western Pearly Everlasting) plants growing in a natural setting. Their tall, slender stems support dense clusters of white flowers above silvery-green, lance-shaped leaves.
  • This photo captures a patch of western pearly everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea) growing along a shaded slope. The upright stems are topped with clusters of small, white, papery flowers that catch the soft light filtering through the trees. Narrow, lance-shaped leaves with a slightly woolly texture run along the length of each stem, giving the plant a silvery-green appearance. A few purple clover blossoms are visible in the lower left, adding contrast to the scene.
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Anaphalis margaritacea - Western Pearly Everlasting

Anaphalis margaritacea - Western Pearly Everlasting

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Western Pearly Everlasting is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial known for its clusters of small, pearl-white, papery flowers that bloom from mid-summer into fall. These long-lasting blooms are valuable to pollinators and serve as an important host plant for painted lady butterfly larvae. Even when dried, the flowers retain their shape and color, making them a popular choice for floral arrangements. The narrow, silvery-green foliage adds soft texture, while its upright stems bring subtle structure to naturalized gardens.

Typically found in dry meadows, open forests, and along roadsides and slopes, Western Pearly Everlasting thrives in well-drained soils. It's a resilient addition to xeriscapes, pollinator gardens, and erosion-prone sites. Its aromatic, woolly foliage is unappealing to deer, offering natural protection from browsing.

How Easy Is This Plant to Grow?

Germination Difficulty: Beginner
Growing Difficulty: Beginner
Speed of Growth: Moderate
Age to First Bloom: 1-2

Plant Sizes & Blooming Window

Important Information - The "Plant Sizes" are provided as a general guideline for plant selection. The "Blooming Window" indicates the general period when the species is in bloom, not how long an individual plant will flower.

Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please scroll down to see the specific information for this plant.

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Plant Specifics

Seeds Per Pack

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Light Conditions

  • Sun
  • Part Shade

Soil Conditions

  • Dry
  • Gravelly
  • Well Drained

Height

  • 12" - 24"
  • 24" - 36"

Width

  • Spreading

Bloom Colour

  • White

Month of Bloom

  • July
  • August
  • Septemeber
  • October

Vigorousness

  • Moderate
  • Fast

Deer Resistance

  • High

Features

  • Butterflies
  • Bees
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Attractive Seed Heads
  • Rural Spaces

Chinook Exposure

  • Fully Exposed

Distribution Info

Native to Canada, Western Pearly Everlasting is found throughout AB, BC, and SK, and across the country. Its range extends across much of North America, flourishing in open grasslands, dry meadows, and disturbed areas. 

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