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Erigeron glaucus

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy

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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.