Pearly EverlastingAnaphalis margaritacea
Pearly Everlasting is a drought-tolerant species that prefers full sun and dry soil conditions. It has tiny yellow flowers with white bracts that bloom in late summer and persist through the fall.
USDA symbol: ANMA
General Information
| Plant Type | Forb |
|---|---|
| Height | 1 to 3 feet |
| Light Exposure | Sun |
| Soil Moisture | Dry |
| Bloom Color | White, Yellow |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Moderate |
|---|---|
| General Resilience | 7 |
| Salt Tolerance | None |
| Stress Tolerance | Drought Tolerant |
Pollinator Value: Very High
| Bloom Months | July to September |
|---|---|
| Larval Host of | Butterflies |
| Specific Pollinators Hosted | Vanessa virginiensis |
| Pollinator Benefit | Insect Pollinated, Provides Nectar, Supports Generalists |
Project Planning
| Project Type | Rain Garden |
|---|---|
| Coefficient of Conservatism | 3 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | Low |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Rate of Spread | Medium |
| Soil Stabilization | Shallow |
| Vegetative Reproduction | Clonal |
Range
| County | Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Chisago, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Morrison, Otter Tail, Pine, Roseau, St. Louis, Washington, Wright |
|---|---|
| Ecoregion | Driftless Area, Lake Agassiz Plain, North Central Hardwood Forests, Northern Lakes and Forests, Northern Minnesota Wetlands, Western Cornbelt Plains |
| Approximate Eco Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest, Laurentian Mixed Forest, Prairie Parkland, Tallgrass Aspen Parklands |