Erigeron karvinskianus 'Lavender Lady'

RHS Plant Profile
Mexican fleabane 'Lavender Lady'

Synonyms

Erigeron karvinskianus 'Lavender Lady'

Plants for pollinators
Herbaceous Perennial

A semi-evergreen perennial forming a low mound of wiry stems bearing bright green leaves and covered in summer with daisy-like, yellow-centred, pale pinkish-purple flowers

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand, Clay

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand Clay
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed
Hardiness
H5

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
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
Synonym

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grows well in a wide range of conditions, from poor to fertile soils. It is drought tolerant, although it will produce a larger mound of foliage and flowers if it doesn't dry out for long periods in summer. It thrives in full sun, but will tolerate some shade. See how to grow erigeron for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by division or from basal softwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Rock garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Garden edging
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs

Pruning

Cut back to new shoots close to ground level in early spring. There is no need to deadhead

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free