Overview
Anaphalis triplinervis is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Anaphalis, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Anaphalis triplinervis grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH.
About
Anaphalis triplinervis is an Asian species of flowering herbaceous perennial plant in the family Asteraceae, native to the Himalayas (Tibet, Afghanistan, northern India, Nepal, Bhutan). Grey-green felted leaves produce sprays of small white flower heads. The plants with their veined leaves are valued as groundcover, and the blooms as dried flowers, hence the common name triple-veined pearly everlasting. Mature plants reach roughly 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, carrying deciduous foliage. In the garden it prefers full sun and partial shade and most soil types. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and north-facing, east-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Anaphalis
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
Plant details
Anaphalis triplinervis size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Anaphalis triplinervis?
Anaphalis triplinervis prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Anaphalis triplinervis need?
Anaphalis triplinervis is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Anaphalis triplinervis grow?
Anaphalis triplinervis reaches a height of 0.1-0.5 metres and a spread of 0.5-1 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
