Anaphalis (margaritacea)
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Betty Young Nurseries Sr Manager Bldg 201, Fort Mason San Francisco, California 94123 415-331-6917 415-331-7521 (fax) byoung@ggnpa.org |
| Family Scientific Name: | Asteraceae | ||
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| Family Common Name: | Sunflower Family | ||
| Scientific Name: | Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth. | ||
| Common Synonym: | Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) B&H angustior | ||
| Common Name: | Pearly Everlasting | ||
| Species Code: | ANAMAR | ||
| Ecotype: | Marin County, California | ||
| General Distribution: | A. margaritacea is a widespread, circumboreal species, occurring throughout North America and eastern Asia, extending south to N.C., Kansas, and in the mountains to Arizona and southern California; from lowlands to moderately high elevations. | ||
| Propagation Goal: | plants | ||
| Propagation Method: | seed | ||
| ProductType: | Container (plug) | ||
| Stock Type: | Deepot 16 | ||
| Time To Grow: | 0 | ||
| Target Specifications: | Height: N/A<br> Caliper: N/A<br> Root System: Firm plug in container. | ||
| Propagule Collection: |
Seeds are collected between June 1st and September 1st. Mature inflorescences are chaffy white and open; pappus and seeds are visible. Seed is dark brown to black at maturity. |
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| Propagule Processing: | Seed Cleaning: seed head are rubbe over screens.Seed Storage: Seeds are kept dry and refrigerated. | ||
| Pre-Planting Treatments: | None required. | ||
| Growing Area Preparation/ Annual Practices for Perennial Crops: |
Fully Controlled Greenhouse. Sowing Method: Transplanting Germinants. 4 grams of seeds are sown per flat containing Sunshine Mix #4 Aggregate Plus (peat moss, perlite, major and minor nutrients, gypsum, and dolomitic lime). Seeds are mixedwith media to sow and are surface sown. Flats are watered in with an automatic irrigation system. Seeds are sown on August 15th. % Germination: 50% |
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| Establishment Phase: |
Seeds germinate 10 days after sowing. Seedlings are transplanted 10 days after germination to individual containers 2"x7" tubes (Deepot 16) containing standard potting mix of peat moss, fir bark, perlite, and sand. Transplant Survival averages 95%. |
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| Length of Establishment Phase: | 20 days | ||
| Active Growth Phase: |
After establishment, seedlings are topdressed with a small amount of Nutricote fertilizer (NPK 13-13-13)3 months after transplanting. Cut back plants 2 months after transplanting leaving at least 4 nodes. |
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| References: | Flora of the Pacific Northwest, Hitchcock and Cronquist, University of Washington Press,Seattle and London, 1973. | ||
Citation:
Young, Betty. 2001. Propagation protocol for production of Container (plug) Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth. plants Deepot 16; San Francisco, California. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2025/04/03). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.
