Erigeron glaucus
Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy
Description
This perennial will grow under 1' tall and 2.5' wide. It has blue green foliage and lavender flowers that bloom in spring and summer.
Maintenance Tips
Erigeron glaucus is a small evergreen perennial that only grows about 6-8” tall with a spread of about 30,” so it can be used as a ground cover or in mass plantings. Although it is drought tolerant, it tends to have a longer blooming cycle if it receives supplemental water during the spring and summer. It requires almost no pruning throughout the year. It can get thin and leggy during the cooler, wetter months of the year, so a good shearing at this time or just before new growth is emerging in the spring will benefit the plant.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Lavender
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Seascape
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.