About
A dense mat or hummock-forming perennial, to around 5cm tall, with narrow, grey-green leaves and masses of short-stemmed, yellow daisy flowers over a very long period 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
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitMatforming
FoliageDeciduous
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Rock garden, Gravel garden, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in sharply-drained soil in full sun and protect from excessive winter wet
PruningDeadhead to encourage further flowering
PropagationPropagate by division, or by rooting basal cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free