The flowers retain their shape and color even after drying, making them a favorite in dried floral arrangements and crafts.
Pearly Everlasting is the primary larval host plant for the American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis) and Painted Lady butterflies.
The foliage has a pleasant, aromatic scent when crushed, often described as sweet and herbal.
Indigenous people used it medicinally for respiratory issues and pain relief, and sometimes as a smudge or incense.
Once established, it tolerates drought well and is rarely eaten by deer or rabbits.
The flowers retain their shape and color even after drying, making them a favorite in dried floral arrangements and crafts.
Pearly Everlasting is the primary larval host plant for the American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis) and Painted Lady butterflies.
The foliage has a pleasant, aromatic scent when crushed, often described as sweet and herbal.
Indigenous people used it medicinally for respiratory issues and pain relief, and sometimes as a smudge or incense.
Once established, it tolerates drought well and is rarely eaten by deer or rabbits.
Bloom: mid-summer to early fall
Habitats: disturbed areas and clearings; dry prairies; grassy slopes; open woodlands; roadsides and railways; sandy or gravelly riverbanks; upland meadows
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: dry
Plant type (height): forb (1 to 2 feet)
Requirements: full sun to partial sun
Soil: gravelly; loam; sandy
