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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

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    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.

    By: Kiona Native Plants

    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

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    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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    Erigeron concinnus

    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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    Erigeron glaucus

    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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    Erigeron karvinskianus

    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
    Photo of Erigeron karvinskianus flower by Kurt Stueber
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    Erigeron vagus

    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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    Erigeron 'WR'

    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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