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Erigeron karvinskianus 'Spindrift'

Also Known As

  • Erigeron 'Spindrift'
  • Dwarf Santa Barbara Daisy
  • Spindrift Fleabane
  • Spindrift Mexican Daisy
  • Spindrift Santa Barbara Daisy

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 10"-12"
  • W: 10"-12"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Erigeron karvinskianus 'Spindrift' plant details

Erigeron karvinskianus 'Spindrift' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer burgundy, pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Erigeron karvinskianus 'Spindrift'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 10 IN - 12 IN - wide, 10 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy, pink and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, floriferous, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Erigeron karvinskianus 'Spindrift'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A compact form of this versatile mounding perennial to 8” tall and only 12” wide with copious amounts of small white daisies fading to rose, summer thru fall. Great filler, pots/baskets, edger or low accent –full sun, well drained soils; drought tolerant, deer resistant and easy to grow. Easy.

Gardening facts about Erigeron karvinskianus 'Spindrift' plant

How to Grow Erigeron karvinskianus 'Spindrift'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
    • burgundy
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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