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ERIGERON 'Dunkelste Aller'
Commonly known as Fleabane
('Darkest of all') - hardy low-growing perennial with purple flowers
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Good to know
'Darkest of All'. Wildlife plant - bees and other insects. Flowers over long period in summer. Divide in early spring after 2 or 3 years. -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, powdery mildew -
Place of origin
Garden origin. 1951. Germany. Benary. -
Deciduous
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Semi-doubleTwo rows of petals with conspicuous stamens
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Fully hardy
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Height
40cm (16in) -
Spread
1m (39in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Lance-shaped, greyish green leaves 10cm (4in) long. Flowers are yellow-centred and have long ray-florets
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size40cm (16in)
1m (39in)
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