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Position

Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front, middle

Soil

Succeeds on poor soil:
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Pearly everlasting, Anaphalis margaritacea, is a charming perennial native to North America and Asia. It's valued for its beautiful silvery foliage topped by clusters of white and yellow-centred flowers, which are extremely popular with pollinating insects.

Better still, these flowers are great for cutting, and work well when fresh or dried. Anaphalis margaritacea makes a lovely addition to a gravel garden or prairie garden.

For best results, grow Anaphalis margaritacea in full sun in moist, well-drained soil.

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Anaphalis ‘margaritacea’ and wildlife

Anaphalis ‘margaritacea’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Anaphalis ‘margaritacea’ poisonous?

Anaphalis ‘margaritacea’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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