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Erigeron glacialis
Also Known As
- Erigeron peregrinus ssp callianthemus
- Erigeron peregrinus subsp. callianthemus
- Subalpine Daisy
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 4"-15"
- W: 6"-15"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Erigeron glacialis plant details
Erigeron glacialis is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Erigeron glacialis
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 15 IN - wide, 4 IN - 15 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Erigeron glacialis
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Forms colonies by root spread and seed, but not aggressively. Attracts variety of pollinators. Beautiful in mass! Typically found in mountain meadows and talus slopes.
Bradshaw collected these from a high alpine population at 12,100' in Chaffee co CO. the deep purple daises have wide aster like ray florets. ZONE 5
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Gardening facts about Erigeron glacialis plant
How to Grow Erigeron glacialis
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Zones
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Size
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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