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White Everlasting (Gnaphalium canescens ssp. microcephalum) is a native perennial herb in the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family that grows primarily in southern California, along the central coast, and in the Sierras. It tends to grow at elevations from sea level to 6,500 feet. Like other members of this genus, the flowers are very long-lasting when dried and are used in flower arrangements. It is the larval host plant for the American lady butterfly. Fuzzy greenish-white leaves and stems sometimes visited by Woolcarder Bees, who harvest the fuzz to build their nests. Flowers very long lasting and good in dried flower arrangements. Pioneer species along with native grasses and lotus (Acmispon) species.
Perennial herb
4 ft Tall
2 ft Wide
Summer Semi-deciduous
Cream, White
Summer, Fall
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Low
Max 1x / month once established
Tolerates cold to 10° F
Fast, Medium, Slow
Tolerant of a variety of soils including clay, shale, sand, etc.
Soil PH: 5.0 - 8.0
By seed
Flats and slope bottoms, rocky soils. This is a pioneer species that is often found in open or disturbed areas.
Foothill Woodland, Lodgepole Forest, Red Fir Forest, Subalpine Forest, Valley Grassland, Yellow Pine Forest
In the wild it is most often seen with other pioneer species such as Lotus (Acmispon spp.), native grasses, and wildflowers.
Butterflies and moths supported
0 confirmed and 14 likely
Orange Tortrix Moth
Argyrotaenia franciscana
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