{"product_id":"immortelle-blanche","title":"Pearly Everlasting","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePearly Everlasting (\u003cem\u003eAnaphalis margaritacea\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought-Tolerant Silver Perennial for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 2–7)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pearly Everlasting (\u003cem\u003eAnaphalis margaritacea\u003c\/em\u003e) is a moderate-growing, extremely cold-hardy perennial ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 2–7). It typically grows 1–2 ft per year and reaches 2–3 ft at maturity. Best for dry gardens, naturalized landscapes, and pollinator habitats, it offers pearl-white everlasting flowers and excellent tolerance to dry, poor soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Pearly Everlasting for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltra-hardy and drought-tolerant, it thrives where many plants fail while providing long-lasting blooms and ecological value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 2 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornament \/ Pollinators \/ Dry areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandy soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGravelly or poor soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-drained, dry to moderately moist conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrban and rural environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought, wind, and harsh exposed sites (not tolerant of wet soils)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2–3 ft (0.6–0.9 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1–3 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1–2 ft per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSandy, well-drained, adaptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e5–10+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Pearly Everlasting Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Pearly Everlasting if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want low-maintenance blooms within the first season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a small to medium yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zone 2–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want silver foliage + long-lasting white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a plant for dry soils, slopes, or naturalized areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour soil is poorly drained or waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a plant for dense shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting in consistently wet conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalized meadows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut and dried flower arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts silvery foliage provides season-long contrast while its papery white flowers persist and dry beautifully. It thrives in poor, dry soils where other perennials struggle, making it highly reliable and low-maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Pearly Everlasting Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA resilient native perennial prized for its silver foliage and everlasting blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft silver-grey foliage emerges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abundant pearl-white flowers bloom and attract pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers persist and dry naturally on stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Structural stems and dried blooms add subtle interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Pearly Everlasting is hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7 and tolerates extreme cold, wind, and snow conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 inches of mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater before the ground freezes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure good drainage to prevent winter rot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring (April–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall (September–October)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1–2 ft from foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1–3 ft between plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (first year):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater once or twice per week during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce watering once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust based on rainfall and drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Answers (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is hardy to Zone 2 and performs well in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat growing conditions does this plant need (sun and soil)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun to partial shade with well-drained, sandy or poor soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Pearly Everlasting good for pollinators and wildlife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Pearly Everlasting is good for pollinators and wildlife, supporting beneficial insects and serving as a host plant for certain butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It spreads slowly; allow 1–2 ft spacing for natural growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Flowers dry cleanly on stems and require minimal cleanup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare With Similar Perennials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePlant\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eGrowth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/blue-lobelia\" title=\"Pearly Everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/pearly-everlasting\" title=\"Pearly Everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea)\"\u003ePearly Everlasting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSilver foliage + white flowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eDry soils \u0026amp; pollinators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/yarrow\" title=\"Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)\"\u003eYarrow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eFlat flower clusters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eDry gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eWhite Heath Aster (\u003cem\u003eSymphyotrichum ericoides\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eFast to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eAiry texture similar to Pearly Everlasting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eDry meadows, naturalized plantings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Across Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped to your door in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy root system guarantee (if applicable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/native-perennials-of-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Perennials\"\u003ePerennials\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-2-plants-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Hardiness Zone 2 Plants\"\u003eHardiness Zone 2 Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Articles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest Plants for Dry Soils in Ontario\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Native Perennials for Pollinators in Eastern Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":52411597652287,"sku":null,"price":6.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/IMMORTELLE-BLANCHE-FLEURS.jpg?v=1775503128","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/pearly-everlasting","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}