Pearly Everlasting

Botanical Name: Anaphalis margaritacea

Anishanaabe Name: waabigwan

Height: about 50 cm

Season of bloom: August

Growing Conditions: sun or part sun. Lean soil, not too dry. Spreads by rhizomes.

Wildlife benefits: Host plant for caterpillars of American Painted Lady butterflies

From Ottawa Valley or eastern Ontario sources: Yes

Remarks: Silvery leaves.

Similar species: See also Plantain-leaved Pussytoes.

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