Seeds - Pearly Everlasting

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Pearly everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea) is a perennial plant with an impressive bloom from June to October. It produces numerous white flowers with papery bracts that retain their shape and colour when dried, making them popular in dried flower arrangements. Typically reaching between 30 and 50 cm in height, it adds an elegant silvery touch to naturalized gardens with its downy foliage and stems. This hardy plant prefers sandy and rocky soils, even those low in nutrients, and requires little maintenance, making it an excellent choice for Quebec gardens.

Medicinal and Culinary Uses
Pearly everlasting is used to treat various ailments due to its astringent, antispasmodic, expectorant, diaphoretic, and stimulating properties. An infusion of the whole plant is used to relieve colds, coughs, asthma, dysentery, and diarrhea.

Ecological Roles
Pearly everlasting is valuable to local ecosystems, as it attracts numerous pollinating insects, including bees and some butterflies. It thrives in challenging conditions, helping to colonize and stabilize sandy and rocky soils. Due to its adaptability, it is ideal for naturalized gardens or restored prairies in Quebec, where it supports biodiversity by providing a sustainable resource for native insects while adding a lasting ornamental touch.

Akène cannot assume any responsibility for the use of plants for therapeutic purposes. Always seek advice from a professional before using a medicinal or edible plant.