Anaphalis margaritacea Pearly everlasting (Compositae)

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Anaphalis margaritacea
Pearly everlasting
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The Anaphalis margaritacea plant species is found in N. America. N.E. Asia. Naturalized in Britain. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Pearly everlasting. Some home gardeners know the variety as Antennaria margaritacea. Gnaphalium margaritaceum.

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Latin Name:  Anaphalis margaritacea
Common Name:  Pearly everlasting
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (L.)Benth.&Hook.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.9   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Moist meadows, by rivers, on wall tops and in sandy and waste places[17].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a light well-drained soil and a sunny position[1, 133]. Requires a moist soil[208]. Succeeds in most soils[200], including poor ones[1], and also in light shade[200]. Succeeds in the shade of buildings, but not of trees[233]. Plants are hardy to about -25°c[187]. The flowering stems can be dried and used as everlasting flowers[212]. Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[233]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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