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. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, cut flowers and flower borders and beds. It is native to West Himalaya, Tibet, East Himalaya, Taiwan, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

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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About the genus

Anaphalis is a genus of herbaceous and woody flowering plants within the family Asteraceae, whose members are commonly known by the name pearl or pearly everlasting. There are around 110 species with the vast majority being native to central and southern Asia. There is one species native to North America that is fairly well known and popular in cultivation, namely the western pearly everlasting.

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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

UK hardiness

H7

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

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds

Native to

West Himalaya, Tibet, East Himalaya, Taiwan, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Anaphalis triplinervis

Propagation

Seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring, Division in early spring, Root softwood cuttings in spring or early summer

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions