Pearly Everlasting vs Seaside Arrowgrass - TreeTime.ca

Pearly Everlasting vs Seaside Arrowgrass

Triglochin maritima

Anaphalis margaritacea

CUSTOM GROW

CUSTOM GROW

Seaside Arrowgrass
Pearly Everlasting

Seaside Arrowgrass is a native perennial commonly found in wetlands, salt marshes, and moist meadows. It is especially suitable for difficult growing sites. Its dense root system helps stabilize soil, while also providing food, cover, and habitat for small animals within the wetland community.

Seaside Arrowgrass is suitable for shoreline stabilization, wetland restoration, and naturalization projects.

Pearly Everlasting is a native perennial wildflower known for its clusters of white, papery flowers with yellow centres. These long-lasting blooms appear throughout summer, and the silver-grey foliage adds contrast to the landscape. Its nectar supports a variety of pollinators and serves as a host plant for painted lady caterpillars.

Pearly Everlasting is also used in dried flower arrangements. It is well-suited for pollinator gardens, naturalization, ecological restoration, and low-maintenance landscapes.

Seaside Arrowgrass Quick Facts

Pearly Everlasting Quick Facts

Zone: 1b
Zone: 2a
Height: 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
Height: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Spread: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Spread: 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Growth form: upright, clump-forming
Growth form: upright, clump-forming
Spreading: rhizomes-low, seeds-low
Spreading: rhizomes - medium

Toxicity: can be toxic to humans and livestock

Foliage: wooly hairs
Flowers: very small, pinkish-white, hair like
Flowers: white, papery, with yellow centers
Bloom time: spring to early summer
Bloom time: summer
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, YT, NT, NU, PE
Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, YT, NT, PE
Other Names: common arrowgrass, common bog arrowgrass, shore arrowgrass
Other Names: western pearly everlasting