About
This semi-evergreen perennial, forming wide mats to about 15-30cm in height, with wiry branching stems bearing narrow, hairy grey-green leaves. Yellow-centred, daisy-type flower-heads 15mm in width, open white but soon turn pinkish-purple, during the 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, Clay
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Rock garden, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
Native toMexico to Venezuela
Care notes
CultivationGrows well in a wide range of conditions, from poor to fertile soils. It is drought tolerant, although it will produce a larger mound of foliage and flowers if it doesn't dry out for long periods in summer. It thrives in full sun, but will tolerate some shade.
PruningCut back to new shoots close to ground level in early spring. There is no need to deadhead
PropagationPropagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free