Pseudognaphalium californicum
$6.60
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California Everlasting
A biennial or short-lived perennial about 2′ tall.
A pioneer plant that helps to prepare a site and aid in the establishment of longer-lived plants in the native landscape.
The green foliage has a cumin-like fragrance; creamy-white flowers summer to fall are used in dried and fresh flower arrangements.
Attractive companion plants: Sagebrush, Coyote brush, and Buckwheat. Well suited for an informal, cottage style garden.
The American Painted Lady Butterfly uses this plant as food for its larvae.
Previously named Gnaphalium californicum.
Sun: Full Sun
Water: Dry, Light, Moderate
Soil: Clay, Sand, Rocky
Other: Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant
| Ecological Value | The American Painted Lady Butterfly uses this plant as food for its larvae. |
|---|---|
| Container | D-16-O, D-16 |
| Historical Uses | Used to treat coughs. |
| Distribution | Native to California and is also found elsewhere in North America and beyond. |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 5,906 feet |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Dry, open or wooded hills. |
