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Erigeron scopulinus

Also Known As

  • Erigeron scopulorum

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 1"-4"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Erigeron scopulinus plant details

Erigeron scopulinus is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Erigeron scopulinus

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 1 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Erigeron scopulinus

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the better silvery westerners, Fred Case gave us this one, he got it from Sonja Collins, generally I'm not too taken with the genus, I liked this enough to beg a piece; nice mats and very permanent. ZONE 5

Gardening facts about Erigeron scopulinus plant

How to Grow Erigeron scopulinus

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen

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