Silvery Everlasting
Gamochaeta argyrinea
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–18" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, FL, GA and 13 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Silvery everlasting is a low-growing perennial with distinctive silvery-gray foliage that forms neat clumps. It produces small white flower clusters from late spring through early fall and requires minimal water once established. The plant maintains a compact, mounded appearance that works well in drought-tolerant landscapes.
In an HOA neighborhood
Silvery Everlasting takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Small white flowers can appear weedy to conventional standards
- May be mistaken for common lawn weeds
- Silvery foliage looks unconventional in traditional landscapes
Wildlife value
This native plant attracts a diverse range of pollinators including bees, butterflies, and beneficial beetles throughout its extended blooming period. Its long flowering season makes it a reliable nectar source from May through September.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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