Pearly everlasting

Anaphalis margaritacea

Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Cover:
NA
Seedling rate:
4-Feb

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam, 
Sand
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Metal
Salt

Location

Min elevation:
3600
Max elevation:
9200
Counties:
Coconino County, 
Graham County, 
Maricopa County

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
High
Germination overall:
Low
Germination rate:
Fast
Germination requirements:
N
Reproduction:
NA
Establishment:
Low
Lifespan:
Long
Survival:
High

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Weed management
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Enhances fire
toxic for some animals
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
NA
Citations:
Archibald 2006

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