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Herbaceous Perennial

Erigeron glaucus 'Western Hills'

glaucous-leaved fleabane 'Western Hills'

A low-growing, evergreen spreading perennial up to 45cm in height with blue-grey-green foliage. Masses of lilac-pink semi-double flowers with yellow centres are produced throughout the summer

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Ultimate height

0.1–0.5 metres

Time to ultimate height

2–5 years

Ultimate spread

0.1–0.5 metres

Chalk

Loam

Sand

Moisture

Moist but well–drained

pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Full sun

Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure

Exposed or Sheltered

Hardiness
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)

Botanical details

Family: Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland: No
Foliage: Evergreen
Habit: Bushy
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 fertile, well-drained soil that remains moist in summer. Especially good for planting near the sea. Good drainage is required, so a good choice for rock gardens and crevices in paving

Propagation

Propagate by division or from stem cuttings in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

City and courtyard gardens
Coastal
Cottage and informal garden
Patio and container plants
Rock garden
Wildlife gardens
Flower borders and beds
Underplanting of roses and shrubs

Pruning

Cut back at the end of the season

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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