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Garden Diary
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Erigeron karvinskianus Blood Sea
Mexican Fleabane Daisy |
USDA Zone: 8-10 |
Plant number: 1.200.220
(='Blütenmeer') Mexican Fleabane is a terrific filler perennial for any sunny border, flowering for months on end. Plants form a low mound of grey-green leaves, bearing small white daisies that age to rose pink. Even in cold regions this will act as a self-seeding annual and bloom all season long. Superb in containers or window boxes and on rock walls. Being native to Mexico, this is well suited to regions with arid, warm summers. Seeds can be scattered into odd cracks and corners where they will germinate and grow. Attractive to butterflies. Taller than the more common selection 'Profusion', this is a better choice for edging sunny borders.
Further details for
Erigeron karvinskianus Blood Sea
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Dry
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Light Pink
White
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Early Fall
Mid Fall
Foliage Color
Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Border
Containers
Drought Tolerant
Edging
Rabbit Resistant
Massed
Height
20-30 cm
8-12 inches
Spread
20-30 cm
8-12 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Fast
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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