This is indeed an āeverlastingā flower, so it is excellent for cutting or drying. It has papery Ā½ā flowers that form in clusters. The underside of the leaves is covered in tiny hairs, so they have a fuzzy wooly look & feel.
The plants tolerate poor soil & dry conditions with ease. The Pearly Everlasting is an important larval host & nectar plant for the beautiful Painted Lady Butterfly, and you can enjoy its unique fragrance that is something like a combination of lavender & cumin.
Name: pearly everlasting Other common names: western pearly everlasting/rabbit tobacco Scientific name: Anaphalis margaritacea Color: white with silvery foliage Plant seeds: outdoors after frost / indoors weeks before the last frost Bloom time: late summer Hardiness zone: 4 - 8 Plant height: 18 - 24" Plant spacing: 18 - 24" Light requirements: sun - part shade Soil & water preferences: average - dry
yes id did buy and receive bamboo seeds from you. i planted same and now cautiously await some indication the sprouting will begin. we are in northern nj where it is quite cold so i am keeping the plantings in a planter system we use for seedlings. only time luck and patience will tell the ultimate story. if the seeds come to be small plants we will replant into pots until spring and after that we are guardedly optimistic. thanks for the request and service. stewart a farber
I do not have an indoor garden so I am waiting until spring to plant. I will try planting closer to Feb or March in small pods watering with spray bottle, and slowly introduce the plants to outdoor conditions.