Anaphalis Margaritacea 'New Snow'

Trial: Annual

Years Trialed: 1998

Good Qualities

Excellent germination (2); Low, compact plant (2); Last long in vase; Nice filler; Nice white flowers; Drought tolerant; Flower dries well.

Problems

Susceptible to root/crown rot (3); Rosetted; Short stems; Did not flower until very late.

Comments

Flowered real late in the season so frost got before I did. What I was able to cut were great. Hope they do better next year. I'd like to use more as a filler, Bugs got most of my plants; I would try them again in a raised bed, as it is a great dried flower, whiter than the wild type; We have grown this crop here for a number of years. It is one of medium interest in the industry.


Trial Data

Anaphalis margaritacea 'New Snow'
Yield (stems/plant) Stem Length (inches) Market Appreciation Rating¹ Repeat Again Rating¹ Ease of Cultivation Rating¹
Average 6.4 9.6 2.4 2.4 2.8


¹1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.


Supplier

Benary Seed 1444 Larson St. Sycamore, IL 60178