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    Erigeron glaucus

    Also Known As

    • Seaside Daisy

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 4a-10b

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    Erigeron glaucus plant details

    Erigeron glaucus is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Erigeron glaucus

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Erigeron glaucus

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This low-growing perennial (1' high x 2' wide) loves coastal environments and has purple daisy-like flowers and attractive soft-green foliage. Good for a sunny perennial garden in areas with summer fog. A great butterfly plant and provides a cool blue spot of color in a coastal garden. Mix with monkey flowers, Salvias, and Douglas Iris. Flowers June to September. Native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America. Good nectar source for butterflies. Provides pollen and nectar for bees. No Historical Uses found. Found in coastal bluffs. Communitites located in Coastal Strand, Coastal Sage Scrub, Northern Coastal Scrub Between 0 and 66 feet.

    By: The Watershed Nursery

    Clay tolerant, found on clay coastal bluffs. A great butterfly plant, mixes well with coastal sages and monkey flowers. Lavender flowers spring through summer when it could use a little extra water. Hardy to 20 °F.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Erigeron glaucus plant

    How to Grow Erigeron glaucus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    aka Erigeron umbelliferum, Fleabane

    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 6"-16"

    Width: 8"-16"

    • sun
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4"-12"

    Width: 4"-12"

    • sun
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    • dry in summer
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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
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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
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    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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