Overview
Erigeron pulchellus is a herbaceous perennial in the genus Erigeron, part of the Asteraceae family. It typically grows around 0.6 metres tall.
About
Erigeron pulchellus, the Robin's plantain, poor Robin's plantain, blue spring daisy or hairy fleabane, is a North American species of plants in the family Asteraceae. It is widespread across much of the United States and Canada from Québec and Ontario south as far as eastern Texas and the Florida Panhandle. E. pulchellus is a perennial herb up to 60 cm (2 feet) tall, spreading by means of underground rhizomes. It produces 1-9 flower heads per stem, each head containing sometimes as many as 100 white, pink, pale blue, or pale purple ray florets surrounding many yellow disc florets. It is native to North America, Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware and other regions. Plant out after last frost in fertile, well-drained soil.
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About the genus
Erigeron is a large genus of plants in the composite family (Asteraceae). It is placed in the tribe Astereae and is closely related to the Old World asters (Aster) and the true daisies (Bellis). The genus has a cosmopolitan distribution, and the highest diversity occurs in North America.
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Plant details
Erigeron pulchellus size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Height
- 0.6 metres
Frequently asked questions
How big does Erigeron pulchellus grow?
Erigeron pulchellus reaches a height of 0.6 metres.
More in the Erigeron genus
- Erigeron 'Prosperity'Fleabane
- Erigeron Glaucus 'Beachboy Blue'
- Erigeron 'B. Ladhams'Fleabane
- Erigeron 'Charity'
- Erigeron 'Darkest of All'
- Erigeron 'Dimity'Fleabane
- Erigeron 'Foerster's Liebling'Fleabane
- Erigeron 'Quakeress'fleabane 'Quakeress'