About
Plants often produce just a few (one to three) flower stems, but as this plant self seeds, it creates groups of plants that appear like a larger clump, making a larger impact in a border. A short-lived perennial that produces flower stems to 1m tall. The daisy-like flowers are white with yellow centre, although the petals become slightly pink with age. The foliage is fresh green and deciduous.
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 typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitColumnar upright, Clump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Coastal, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Native toE North America
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile well-drained soil that ideally does not dry out in summer, in full sun.
PruningCut back to new shoots close to ground level in early spring. There is no need to deadhead
PropagationPropagate by seed. It is also possible to propagate by division or from basal softwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free