Erigeron glaucus
glaucous-leaved fleabane
A clump-forming perennial bearing flowers with a yellow eye and mauve petals in summer. Grey-green, lance-shaped leaves. Grows to 20cm high and has a spread of 30cm.
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- W USA
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile well-drained soil that does not dry out in summer, in full sun. Ideal for seaside locations
Propagation
Propagate by division or from basal softwood cuttings in the mid to late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Ground cover
- Banks and slopes
- Garden edging
Pruning
Deadhead to encourage further flowering. Cut back to ground level in autumn to maintain neat growth
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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