About
A low-growing, carpeting perennial reaching up to 45cm. Masses of lilac-pink semi-double flowers with yellow centres are produced throughout the summer. Its evergreen leaves are a blue-grey-green colour.
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 moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, well-drained soil that remains moist in summer. Especially good for planting near the sea. Good drainage is needed, so grows well in rock gardens and crevices in paving
PruningCut back at the end of the season
PropagationPropagate by division or from stem cuttings in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free