Erigeron acris

RHS Plant Profile
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Other common names

cedowydd glas

Plants for pollinators
Annual Biennial

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

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical 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