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Plant Names

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Anaphalis margaritacea
Pearly Everlasting
Immortelle blanche

Synonyms

anaphale perlée
immortelle

Plant Characteristics

Couleur de floraison: Blanc Bloom Period: Jul - Aug
Hauteur max: 2,0 feet
Max Width: 3,0 feet (spreads by rhizome)
Light Condition:
Full sun Plus de 6 heures d'ensoleillement par jour
Part shade More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Moisture medium Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan: Vivace des plantes qui reviennent année après année Plant is dioecious Need a male and female plant to produce seeds
Gardener Experience:
beginner friendly Suitable for beginner gardeners
plant spread by rhizome Spreads by rhizome
plant germinate easy Facile à germer
plant self seeding Self-seeding
Landscape Uses:
rock garden Suitable for rock gardens
row garden Suitable for Right of Way gardens
rain garden Suitable for rain gardens
shoreline_rehab Suitable for shoreline rehabilitation
container suitable Suitable for container garden
school garden Suitable for school gardens
boulevard garden tolerant Tolerates boulevard garden conditions
Ecological Benefits:
butterfly host Butterfly host
Tolerates:
Salt Tolerant Tolerates salt conditions
Deer Resistant Deer resistant
Rabbit Resistant Rabbit resistant
Limestone Tolerant Tolerates limestone conditions
Sand Tolerant Tolerates sandy conditions
Transplantation Tolerant Tolerates transplantation
Special Features and Considerations:
septic tank safe This plant is septic tank safe

Seed and plant distribution status

No seeds available for this plant.
Nous acceptions les semences de cette plante

Faits intéressants

Pearly Everlasting's leaves and stem have a silvery appearance which adds visual appeal to the garden. It is not picky about the soil it grows in. If you want to donate seeds you will need to have separate male and female plants. The cute little white flowers are also popular in dried flower arrangements as they retain their shape well. Caterpillars create a silken web around the plant while feeding. This will not damage the plant and it will make a full recovery later in the summer.

Plant Location

Native to Ottawa region: Oui

Distribution according to VASCAN

Distribution: Anaphalis margaritacea
Ephemeral Native Introduced Excluded Extirpated Doubtful Absent

Thrives in Ecozones

  • Taïga des plaines
  • Maritime de l'Atlantique
  • Taïga du Bouclier
  • Plaines boréales
  • Cordillière montagnarde
  • Prairies
  • Bouclier boréal
  • Maritime du Pacifique
  • Plaines à forêts mixtes

Ecological Benefits

Butterflies Supported by Anaphalis margaritacea

Specialized Bees Supported by Anaphalis margaritacea

No bee data available for this plant.

Complementary Plants

Substitute For Non-Native Plants

  • Hydrangea (Hydrangea)
  • Aegopodium podagraria (Goutweed)

Sowing Information

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  • Sowing depth: Surface sow
  • Sow by March
  • Stratification duration: 30 days
  • Self-seeding

Harvesting and Seed Sharing

  • Harvest start month: October
  • Harvesting indicator:
    • Seeds have become fluffy and can be easily removed by shaking on gently pulling off from stem
  • Harvesting:
    • Utiliser la main pour détacher de la tige principale
  • Seed viability test:
    • Pas de test requis avant le don
  • Packaging measure: 1 rounded 1/8 teaspoon
  • Seed storage:
    • Sécher à l'air dans un sac en papier ou contenant ouvert, pour quelques jours jusqu'à sec
    • Secouer de temps à autre pour prévenir la moisissure
  • Cultivar: Yes, do not donate unless you know source, and there are no known cultivars in your garden or at proximity
  • Harvesting video: Watch here

Toxicity Notes

Inadequate information on toxicity found.