Erigeron acris
blue fleabane
An annual or biennial native plant to about 50cm tall with a basal rosette of shallowly-toothed greyish-green leaves and densely hairy stems. Flowerheads borne in panicles, are 10-15mm across, with pale purple ray florets only a little longer than the pale yellow disc florets, from midsummer to early autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple Yellow | Grey Silver Green | ||
| Autumn | Purple Yellow | Grey Silver Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- 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
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained preferably alkaline soils in full sun, suited to coastal sites and sand dunes
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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