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Erigeron chrysopsidis 'Grand Ridge'
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fleabane 'Grand Ridge'

A dense mat or hummock-forming perennial, to around 5cm tall, with narrow, grey-green leaves and masses of short-stemmed, yellow daisy flowers over a very long period in summer

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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Yellow Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Matforming
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

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in sharply-drained soil in full sun and protect from excessive winter wet

Propagation

Propagate by division, or by rooting basal cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Gravel garden
Pruning

Deadhead to encourage further flowering

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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