Photo of Erigeron peregrinus flower, foliage, form by Walter Siegmund

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Erigeron peregrinus

Also Known As

  • Erigeron perigrinus
  • Subalpine Daisy
  • Subalpine Fleabane
  • Wandering Daisy

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 15"-18"
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

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Erigeron peregrinus plant details

Erigeron peregrinus is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender, purple and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Erigeron peregrinus

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 15 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender, purple and yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Erigeron peregrinus

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Long blooming. Likes a partly shaded site with occasional water.

By: Desert Jewels Nursery

An outstanding Fleabane native from Oregon to Alaska, compact plants with abundant purple daisies. ZONE 5

Gardening facts about Erigeron peregrinus plant

How to Grow Erigeron peregrinus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • lavender
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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aka Erigeron pumilus var. concinnus

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 4"-12"

Width: 4"-12"

  • sun
  • drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Erigeron concinnus flower by Stan Shebs
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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
Photo of Erigeron glaucus flower by Stan Shebs
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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
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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
Photo of Erigeron vagus by Stan Shebs
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aka Erigeron 'Wayne Roderick', Erigeron glaucus 'Wayne Roderick', Wayne Roderick Fleabane, Wayne Roderick Seaside Daisy

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 1'-3'

Width: 1'-3'

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Erigeron 'WR' form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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