Anaphalis margaritacea var. yedoensis
Yedoan pearly everlasting
An herbaceous perennial forming a wide clump of white stems, bearing grey-green, linear leaves with white undersides and margins. Loose terminal clusters of small white everlasting flowers
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver White | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green Grey Silver White | ||
| Autumn | White | Green Grey Silver White | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Anaphalis are perennials, mostly white-hairy, with narrow leaves and clusters of small, papery white everlasting flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Japan
How to grow
Cultivation
Will grow in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun, although can tolerate partial shade. It thrives in moist soils but dislikes winter wet
Propagation
Propagate by division in early spring or root stem tip cuttings in spring or early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- Low Maintenance
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut down plants in autumn or sooner if plant has flopped or wilted due to drought
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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