Gnaphalium californicum
is one of the most fragrant California
native plants I know. The Pearly Everlasting is great as both a
fresh cut flower and as a dried flower. The fragrance lasts for
several seasons with the dried flowers. Gnaphalium californicum is
tolerant of a wide variety of soil types and disturbed soil. The
Pearly Everlasting is a biennial or short lived perennial. While I
rarely plant Gnaphalium californicum I almost always leave it if I am
lucky enough to have it come up. Gnaphalium californicum is great
for the butterfly garden,
attracting the Painted Lady butterflies.
Gnaphalium californicum grows 18" to 36" tall and mixes well in
the perennial border.
Gnaphalium californicum has been hardy to at least the mid teens in our
gardens.
High resolution images
of Gnaphalium californicum are available
