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Garden mum and Pearly everlasting: growing conditions and wildlife benefits.

COMMON CHOICE Garden mum Chrysanthemum × morifolium	NATIVE ALTERNATIVE Pearly everlasting Anaphalis margaritacea
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Native range
Garden hybrid of Chinese species	Indian Subcontinent to Russian Far East and Japan, N. America.See state guides
Sunlight
Full sun	Full sun
Soil moisture
Moist, well-drained soil	Average moisture / Dry soil
Mature height
1–3 ft	0¾–3 ft
Mature spread
1–2 ft	1–2 ft
USDA hardiness zones
5–9	3–8
Season of interest
Fall	Summer
Garden & wildlife value
Flowers can attract butterflies.	This native perennial feeds painted lady caterpillars as well as visiting pollinators.
Growing notes
Forms a flowering mound. Cultivars vary widely in flower shape, color, and winter survival.	Use well-drained soil; pale stems and long-lasting flowerheads suit a sunny border.
Growing information	Growing information Native range: Kew

Sizes describe the species; individual cultivars can differ.