Erigeron karvinskianus
Santa Barbara Daisy, Mexican Daisy
Description
This low mounding perennial, with fine leaves and white to pinkish, daisy-like flowers, is an excellent asset to rock gardens.
Maintenance Tips
Erigeron karvinskianus is a very vigorous, spreading perennial that can get 12-18" tall and spread out to 5'. It is a very fast grower and is covered with pinkish-white flowers nearly year-round. It is fairly drought tolerant and can thrive in just about any soil conditions. This plant can often become invasive in small gardens because it spreads and can over-seed and easily overtake other plants. Maintenance on this plant is only considered low if it is planted in mass and not competing with other plants. If this is used in a small garden, it will require regular pruning to manage its size. It may also be necessary to apply pre-emergent throughout the garden to keep the seeds from germinating and overtaking the garden.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink, White, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Constant
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Tropical, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.