About
An annual or biennial native plant to about 50cm tall with a basal rosette of shallowly-toothed greyish-green leaves and densely hairy stems. Flowerheads borne in panicles, are 10-15mm across, with pale purple ray florets only a little longer than the pale yellow disc florets, from midsummer to early autumn.
About the genus
Erigeron can be annuals, biennials or perennials with simple or lobed leaves, and daisy-like flowers with many slender rays, appearing over a long period in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained preferably alkaline soils in full sun, suited to coastal sites and sand dunes
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free