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

Erigeron speciosus is a western North American fleabane with attractive lavender or lavender blue flowers comprised of numerous narrow petals around yellow centres on stems 2-3 feet tall. Shear back after flowering to encourage rebloom. Good as cut flowers. Populatur with bees, butterflies and other pollinators. A larval host for the little dark gem moth. Photo: Wikipedia.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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