Quick answer: Pearly everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea) is native to 38 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seeds, verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry, Medium water use |
| Soil | Sandy or gravelly soils |
| Bloom | Jun-Oct |
| Height | Up to 3 ft |
| Wildlife value | Food source for Painted Lady/American Lady butterflies, larval host for Painted Ladies and skippers |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seeds via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
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Where is Pearly everlasting native?
Pearly everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea) is native to 38 states across the Northeast, Midwest, South and West. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Pearly everlasting bloom?
Pearly everlasting blooms Jun-Oct. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Pearly everlasting need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade. Water: Dry, Medium water use. Soil: Sandy or gravelly soils. Mature height: Up to 3 ft.
Is Pearly everlasting good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Food source for Painted Lady/American Lady butterflies, larval host for Painted Ladies and skippers.
Is Pearly everlasting deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Pearly everlasting is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy real Pearly everlasting seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seeds that names the true species, last checked 16 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Anaphalis margaritacea on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Pearly everlasting.
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- Black-eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta
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- Smooth sumac Rhus glabra
- Butterflyweed Asclepias tuberosa
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