About
This clump-forming perennial to around 45cm high, with lance-shaped green leaves. Daisy-like, semi-double flowers, with violet-blue petals and yellow centres, are borne on wiry stems from early to late 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 moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy, Clump forming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, well-drained soil that does not dry out in summer. Thrives in a sunny position, but will tolerate light shade, and may benefit from midday shade in hotter areas
PruningCut back to new shoots close to ground level in autumn or early spring
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to Powdery mildews