Pearly everlasting is a unique and sophisticated perennial with a long bloom period and attractive silvery foliage. Its felted leaves create softly illuminated garden edges, while in the summer, the papery white and gold blossoms make rare and beautiful dried flowers. It requires regular soil moisture but may suffer in wet winter soils, making adequate drainage essential. To ensure its healthy growth, cut it back to the ground in spring and divide every 4-5 years. Perennials typically bulk up their roots and foliage in their first year of growth, and bloom more abundantly starting from the second year.