Erigeron aureus 'Canary Bird'
fleabane 'Canary Bird'
A compact, clump-forming perennial to 12cm in height, with tufts of spoon-shaped hairy grey-green leaves, and solitary bright, canary-yellow daisies 2.5cm in width, produced on stems in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil that does not completely dry out in the summer. Good for coastal gardens
Propagation
Propagate by seed or root basal cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Deadhead to encourage further flowering. Cut back to ground level in autumn.
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be affected by powdery mildews
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