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Herbaceous Perennial

Erigeron karvinskianus
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Mexican fleabane

A semi-evergreen perennial, forming wide mats to about 15-30cm in height, with wiry branching stems bearing narrow, hairy grey-green leaves. Yellow-centred, daisy-type flower-heads 15mm in width, open white but soon turn pinkish-purple, during the summer

Other common names
Latin American fleabane
Australian daisy
see moreAustralian fleabane
Synonyms
Erigeron karvinskianus 'Profusion'
Erigeron 'Profusion'
see moreErigeron karvinskianus 'Bluetenmeer'
Erigeron mucronatus
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Clay
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink Purple White Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Matforming
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
Mexico to Venezuela

How to grow

Cultivation

Grows well in a wide range of conditions, from poor to fertile soils. It is drought tolerant, although it will produce a larger mound of foliage and flowers if it doesn't dry out for long periods in summer. It thrives in full sun, but will tolerate some shade.

Propagation

Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Coastal
  • Rock garden
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Garden edging
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Banks and slopes
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
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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