Fleabane. Very free flowering perennial with pretty yellow centred, lilac-mauve daisy-like flowers. Max Height 25cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers May to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Erigeron glaucus
Very free flowering perennial with pretty yellow centred, lilac-mauve daisy-like flowers
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Erigeron |
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Species | glaucus |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Fleabane |
Flower Colour | yellow, lilac |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 25cm |
Family | Asteraceae |
Spread | 45cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, grey |
Flowers From | May, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained, Moist |
Protection | |
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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