Fleabane. Very free flowering perennial with pretty yellow centred, lilac or purple daisy-like flowers. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers May to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Erigeron alpinus
Very free flowering perennial with pretty yellow centred, lilac or purple daisy-like flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Erigeron |
|---|---|
| Species | alpinus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Fleabane |
| Flower Colour | yellow, purple, lilac |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 20cm |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Spread | 25cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained, Moist |
| Protection | Protect from winter wet |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Dead head after flowering |
| Border | Border, Cut flower, Rock garden, Scree |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Slugs and snails, Powdery mildew |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Divide every 3 years, Feed, Cut back in winter |
| Propagation | Division |
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