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.

Pseudognaphalium californicum