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Erigeron compositus
Also Known As
- Cutleaf Daisy
- Dwarf Mountain Fleabane
- Trifid Mountain Fleabane
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 6"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 3a-8b
Erigeron compositus plant details
Erigeron compositus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue, pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Erigeron compositus
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN tall
- Flowers: blue, pink and white blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Erigeron compositus
- USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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How to Grow Erigeron compositus
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
- blue
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Santa Barbara Daisy
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7b-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 18"-30"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Erigeron pumilus var. concinnus
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 4"-12"
Width: 4"-12"
- sun
- drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Seaside Daisy
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Loose Daisy, Rambling Fleabane
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 3"-4"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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