Botanical Name: Erigeron glaucus
Common Name: Beach aster, Seaside daisy
Type of Plant: dicot: perennial
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape A low-growing, spreading plant - forms a compact mound with age; the foliage is basally arranged on rather hairy stubby stems
Height 6"-12"
Spread 1'-2'
Growth Rate slow
 
Environment:
Exposure thrives in full sun near the coast - requires shade at inland sites
Soil prefers sandy, fast-draining soil; tolerates most if not over-watered
Hardiness semi-hardy (zones 4-6, 15-17, 22-24): prefers mild coastal climates
 
Morphology:
Leaves pinnate, basally arranged-whorled on short stems; 2"-3" long, oval, with blade tapering into the petiole; blue-green color
Flowers daisy-shaped, with purple-lavender ray flowers surrounding the central yellow disk flowers; 1"-2" across, solitary or in loose panicles; Spring months
Fruit A tiny achene
 
Propagation:
seed or herbaceous cuttings
 
Usage:
A good plant for facer/borders, valued for its showy display of flowers in the spring months; good for rock gardens, cottage-theme sites and casual Mediterranean-theme gardens
 
Landscape Care:
Watering tolerates regular; periodic soakings in summer if near the coast; needs more watering at hot inland sites
Fertilizing little needed
Pruning deadhead old flowers; may divide the clump after 2-3 years
Pests/Diseases snails and slugs if regularly watered
Special Conditions/Other best suited for sunny coastal areas; gets sunburnt inland
 
Origin: Coastal regions of Central California to Oregon
Family: Asteraceae

Notes:
 
PDF
Your pictures go here