Botanical Name: Erigeron karvinskianus
Common Name: Santa Barbara daisy Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape sprawling, spreading dense perennial with numerous stems with an overall cushion-shaped habit Height to 18" Spread to 3' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun preferred Soil tolerates most any soil; prefers good drainage Hardiness Hardy – Zones 5-7, 12-24 Morphology: Leaves linear to narrowly elliptical, to 1" long, alternate on stem; leaves near flowers are often toothed near tips Flowers head inflorescences, to 3/4" across; often pinkish to white with yellow centers; blooms throughout the year Fruit tiny achenes; seeds readily and can be invasive Propagation: seed Usage: groundcover in beds, also used trailing from hanging baskets; good groundcover on dry slopes and in cottage gardens; can be invasive and is considered a weed in some areas Landscape Care: takes average watering but is drought-tolerant when Watering established Fertilizing none needed Pruning head back regularly to keep controlled Pests/Diseases none significant Special Conditions/Other Origin: Venezuela north to Mexico Family: Asteraceae Notes: |
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