Pearly Everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea) Fragrant Butterfly Flower Seeds

Bring delicate beauty and fragrance to your garden with Pearly Everlasting Seeds, scientifically known as Anaphalis margaritacea. This hardy perennial produces clusters of small, pearly white flowers with a gentle fragrance that attracts butterflies and other pollinators.

Pearly Everlasting thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, making it ideal for flower beds, borders, wildflower gardens, and container planting. Its upright growth habit and long-lasting blooms create a low-maintenance, visually appealing addition to any garden.

Features

• Premium non-GMO Anaphalis margaritacea seeds
• Produces fragrant pearly white flowers
• Attracts butterflies and pollinators
• Hardy perennial flower for long-lasting blooms
• Thrives in full sun or partial shade with well-drained soil
• Ideal for flower beds, borders, containers, and pollinator gardens
• Low-maintenance and easy to grow

Specifications

• Common Name: Pearly Everlasting
• Scientific Name: Anaphalis margaritacea
• Plant Type: Perennial Flower
• Foliage: Gray-green, narrow leaves
• Flower Color: Pearly White
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Germination Time: 10–21 days
• Maturity Period: 60–90 days to first bloom
• Best Planting Season: Spring
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8
• Temperature Range: 55–75°F (13–24°C)
• Plant Height: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)
• Spacing Between Plants: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
• Planting Depth: Lightly cover seeds with 1/8–1/4 inch of soil
• Bloom Season: Summer to early Fall
• Fragrance: Light, sweet floral scent
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Organic Status: Conventional
• Maintenance Level: Low
• Uses: Garden beds, borders, containers, pollinator gardens, wildflower gardens
• Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry, and dark place until sowing

Planting Guide

• Soil Prep: Use loose, well-drained soil; amend with compost if desired.
• Sowing: Scatter seeds lightly and cover with 1/8–1/4 inch of soil.
• Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until germination; avoid overwatering.
• Light: Full sun produces stronger growth and more blooms; partial shade is acceptable.
• Germination: Seedlings appear in 10–21 days.
• Spacing: Thin seedlings to 12–18 inches apart for airflow and healthy growth.
• Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage extended flowering.