About
A compact but spreading perennial to 25cm tall, with greyish-green mats of foliage, and bearing masses of yellow-centred, lilac-pink flowers in mid 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 hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Wildlife gardens, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile well-drained soil that does not dry out in summer, in full sun. Ideal for seaside locations
PruningDeadhead to encourage further flowering. Cut back to ground level in autumn to maintain neat growth
PropagationPropagate by division or from basal softwood cuttings in the spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slug attack on new growth
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry soils