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ERIGERON
Commonly known as Fleabane
Genus of about 390 species of daisy-like annuals, biennials and perennials found in dry grassland and mountainous areas with a wide distribution but especially in North America.
As also in some other genera, named fleabane as it was cosidered to repel, or be poisonous to, fleas.
Any old garden wall clothed in daisy-like flowers opening white and fading pink to purple is almost certain to be supporting E. karvinskianus.
Also contains E. glaucus, the Beach aster which thrives in coastal conditions.
Represented in the UK by native E. acer, Blue fleabane which grows in dry grassland, banks, dunes and walls in southern England, mainly in calcareous areas.
Further Reading....
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Alpine or rock plant - These plants prefer well drained soil and are generally dwarf in habit.
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - annuals, biennials and perennials. Daisy-like single to semi-double flowers in shades of white, pink, blue or purple.
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Full sun -
Additional Features - Good to know - good for coastal sites and for rock gardens. Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. -
Pests & Diseases - powdery mildew. -
Place of origin - very wide distribution, North America in particular. -
Garden Location/Conditions - Rockery (inc alpine)
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Butterfly friendly
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Buy Varieties of ERIGERON
ERIGERON aurantiacus >
Commonly known as: Fleabane .
Mat- to clump-forming hardy perennial with bright orange flowers
ERIGERON 'Dunkelste Aller' >
Commonly known as: Fleabane.
('Darkest of all') - hardy low-growing perennial with purple flowers
ERIGERON glaucus 'Sea Breeze' >
Commonly known as: Beach aster.
Lilac-pink daisy flowers, good in dry exposed conditions
ERIGERON karvinskianus >
Commonly known as: Mexican fleabane, Wall daisy.
(syn mucronatus) - myriads of white daisies turning pink
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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