Anaphalis triplinervis 'Sommerschnee'

RHS Plant Profile
everlasting 'Sommerschnee'

Synonyms

Anaphalis triplinervis 'Summer Snow'
Anaphalis triplinervis Summer Snow

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Herbaceous Perennial

An herbaceous perennial forming a spreading clump to 25cm tall, with greyish-white, narrowly elliptic leaves and clusters of small, starry, white everlasting flowers in mid and late summer

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Anaphalis are perennials, mostly white-hairy, with narrow leaves and clusters of small, papery white everlasting flowers
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grows in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun, although it can also tolerate partial shade. It thrives in moist soils but dislikes winter wet

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or root softwood cuttings in spring or early summer. Cultivars will not come true from seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Cut back in autumn

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free