Anaphalis alpicola

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

Light: Full sun

Mature Size: 3–6" tall | 4–6" wide

Attracts: Pollinators and butterflies

Bloom Time: Summer

Water Needs: Low once established; drought tolerant

Soil: Dry, rocky, sharply drained soils

Growth Habit: Low-growing, mat-forming perennial

Flowers: Small creamy-pink blooms with yellow centers that age to white and tan, held above silver-gray woolly foliage

Ideal For: Rock gardens, trough gardens, alpine plantings, groundcover, dry rocky soils

Evergreen: Semi-evergreen in mild climates

Why We Love It:
Mountain Pearly Everlasting forms soft silvery mats that bring texture and brightness to dry sunny gardens. Its woolly foliage looks especially beautiful among stone and gravel, while the delicate blooms add subtle seasonal color through summer. Tough, drought tolerant, and easy to maintain, it thrives in harsh rocky conditions where many traditional perennials struggle, making it a natural fit for alpine and water-wise plantings.

Additional Info:
Extremely drought tolerant once established and best grown in sharply drained soils with minimal supplemental water. Excellent for trough gardens, crevice plantings, and alpine-style landscapes where its compact silver foliage can be appreciated up close. Low maintenance and well adapted to lean soils and high-elevation conditions.