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    • Photo of Erigeron speciosus flower by Karl Gercens III

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    Erigeron speciosus

    Also Known As

    • Oregon Fleabane
    • Showy Daisy

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-30"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 2a-9b

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    Erigeron speciosus plant details

    Erigeron speciosus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender, pink and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Erigeron speciosus

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 30 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender, pink and purple blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, native plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Erigeron speciosus

    USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Blooming all summer, this showiest of Erigeron, with large, blue-purple ray flowers and large, yellow center disk, is a native of Western North America. Tough and beautiful. It prefers morning sun and afternoon part shade. 2' x 2' and slowly colonizing. Minimum temperature: -30?F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Heavy bloomer. Mounded plant, 1-2' tall & wide.

    By: Desert Jewels Nursery

    Gardening facts about Erigeron speciosus plant

    How to Grow Erigeron speciosus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • lavender
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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