A suburban Chicago ecosystem
Pearly Everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea)
Species Spotlight
Pearly Everlasting: In bloom in the backyard gardens
Host plant for the American Lady Butterfly
Dates Photographed by Month
5/29/20
5/30/20
6/7/20
6/26/20
7/5/20
8/21/20
Photographed With These Species
Bees, Wasps, and Flies
Trachusa Leafcutter Bee [View Associated Images]Butterflies and Moths
American Lady [View Associated Images]Shoot and Bloom Dates
| Year | First Shoot Date | First Bloom Date | Last Bloom Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6/27 | ||
| 2023 | 4/9 | 7/24 | 10/7 |
Plant Info
Bloom Color: ■Light: Part Shade to Full Sun
Moisture: Dry to Somewhat Dry
Height: 2'
Spacing: 1'-2'
Pearly Everlasting Image Gallery
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American Lady Caterpillars
On Pearly Everlasting
Location: Backyard and Home
Shot Date: June 26, 2020, 4:46 p.m. -
American Lady Caterpillars
On Pearly Everlasting
Location: Backyard and Home
Shot Date: June 26, 2020, 4:45 p.m. -
American Lady Caterpillar
On Pearly Everlasting
Location: Backyard and Home
Shot Date: June 26, 2020, 4:45 p.m. -
American Lady Caterpillar
On Pearly Everlasting
Location: Backyard and Home
Shot Date: June 7, 2020, 9:47 a.m. -
American Lady Egg
On Pearly Everlasting
Location: Backyard and Home
Shot Date: May 30, 2020, 2:02 p.m. -
American Lady
Laying eggs on Pearly Everlasting
Location: Backyard and Home
Shot Date: May 29, 2020, 4:39 p.m. -
Trachusa Leafcutter Bee
On Pearly Everlasting
Location: Backyard and Home
Shot Date: July 5, 2020, 11:21 a.m. -
Pearly Everlasting
In bloom in the backyard gardens
Location: Backyard and Home
Shot Date: Aug. 21, 2020, 3:18 p.m.