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.
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating (1) | Repeat Again Rating (1) | Ease of Cultivation Rating (1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 6.4 | 9.6 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.8 |
(1) 1 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
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.