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: |
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