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Pearly Everlasting
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Pearly Everlasting

Anaphalis margaritacea
In the United States: Native · also called Western Pearly Everlasting

Pearly everlasting produces clusters of pearly white flowers from mid-summer into fall that provide nectar and pollen to bees and other pollinators. It is drought tolerant, thrives in well-drained soils, and the dried flowers remain attractive for extended periods.

Nectarmedium
Pollenlow
Bloom (US) June–September
Duration~3 months
TypePerennial
Sunpartial

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