About
Bushy, clump-forming perennial about 60cm tall, with lance-shaped mid-green, basal leaves and bearing clusters of daisy-like, semi-double, yellow-centred, lavender-pink flowers on fine upright stems, in early and midsummer.
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
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous, Semi evergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Hanging basket, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrows well in a wide range of well-drained conditions, from poor to fertile soils in full sun. Produces a larger mound of foliage and flowers if it doesn't dry out for long periods in summer
PruningDeadhead to encourage further flowering. Cut back almost to ground level, in autumn to retain neat growth
PropagationPropagate by division or basal softwood cuttings in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free