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    ERIGERON
    ERIGERON
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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.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Good for coastal sites and for rock gardens. Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.
    • Place of origin
      Very wide distribution, North America in particular.
    • Rockery (inc alpine)
    • Alpine or rock plant
      These plants prefer well drained soil and are generally dwarf in habit.
    • Herbaceous
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
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    Erigeron - Growing Guide
    Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
    View Planting Combinations

    varieties
    ERIGERON karvinskianus
    Mexican fleabane, Wall daisy
    (syn mucronatus) - myriads of white daisies turning pink
     
    Seeds
    £5.00
    P9/0.5 Litre
    £8.50
    Large
    £11.00
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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