pearly everlasting
Also known as: American cudweed; cottonweed; Indian posy; lady-never-fade; lady's tobacco; life everlasting; moonshine; none-so-pretty; pearl cudweed; poverty weed; silver buttons; silverleaf
A perennial valued for its mounds of silver foliage, compact nature and clusters of white, yellow-centred, papery flowers that appear in late summer. Reaches a height of around 50cm
Scientific classification
- Species
- pearly everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea)
- Genus
- Anaphalis
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of pearly everlasting
Distribution map
Northern America Asia Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of pearly everlasting
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pearly everlasting care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut down in winter
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division or propagate by seed
Growing
GrowingGrow in a sunny spot in moist but well-draining soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
Generally trouble free
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