About
A semi-evergreen perennial forming a low mound of wiry stems bearing vivid green leaves and covered in summer with daisy-like, yellow-centred, pale pinkish-purple flowers.
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
Plant details
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Suggested usesBedding displays, containers, gap filling.
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 division or from basal softwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free