Pearly Everlasting

Anaphalis margaritacea

Asteraceae · perennial · native

Last updated May 24, 2026

Quick Facts

Height

3 ft

Spread

1-2 ft

Growth Rate

Fast

Light

Sun to Part Shade

Soil

Well Drained

Water

Moderate

Hardiness

Zones 3a–9b

Bloom Time

July to August

Origin

TEMPERATE ASIA: Russian Federation (Kurile Islands

View full calendar (8 stages)

Stage	Typical Window	What to Look For
Bud break BBCH 07	Feb 15-Mar 15	Buds swelling and beginning to open; first green tissue visible
Leaf emergence BBCH 11	Mar 1-Apr 1	First leaves fully unfurled on new growth
Bloom start BBCH 61	Jun 1-Jun 30	First open flowers visible; flowers yellow
Bloom end / petal fall BBCH 69	Jun 15-Jul 15	Last petals falling; flower structures fading
Fruit/seed development BBCH 71	Jun 1-Aug 31	Fruit or seed structures forming; fruit color: black
Fruit/seed maturity BBCH 85	Sep 1-Nov 30	Fruit fully colored and ripened; seed dispersal may begin
Leaf drop BBCH 93	Oct 15-Nov 30	Leaves yellowing and dropping; no significant fall color display
Dormancy BBCH 97	Nov 15-Feb 28	Leafless; no active growth; dormant buds set

Data Maturity

Baseline Extension data. Expert review underway.