Erigeron annuus
daisy fleabane
A short-lived perennial that produces flower stems to 1m tall. Plants often produce just a few (one to three) flower stems, but as this plant self seeds, it creates groups of plants that appear like a larger clump, making a larger impact in a border. The daisy-like flowers are white with yellow centre, although the petals become slightly pink with age. The foliage is bright green and deciduous
Synonyms
Aster annuus
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | |||
| Autumn | White | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Clump forming
- Genus
Erigeron can be annuals, biennials or perennials with simple or lobed leaves, and daisy-like flowers with many slender rays, appearing over a long period in summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E North America
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile well-drained soil that ideally does not dry out in summer, in full sun.
Propagation
Propagate by seed. It is also possible to propagate by division or from basal softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- Coastal
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back to new shoots close to ground level in early spring. There is no need to deadhead
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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