About
A compact, clump-forming perennial to 12cm in height, with tufts of spoon-shaped hairy grey-green leaves, and solitary bright, canary-yellow daisies 2.5cm in width, produced on stems in summer.
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, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained soil that does not completely dry out in the summer. Good for coastal gardens
PruningDeadhead to encourage further flowering. Cut back to ground level in autumn.
PropagationPropagate by seed or root basal cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews