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Erigeron karvinskianus (Mexican fleabane)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.3m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Erigeron karvinskianus
Other names
Mexican fleabane, Mexican daisy, Erigeron mucronatus, Erigeron 'Profusion', Erigeron karvinskianus 'Bluetenmeer' , Erigeron karvinskianus 'Profusion' , Latin American fleabane, Australian fleabane, Australian daisy, Santa Barbara daisy
Genus
Erigeron Erigeron
Species
E. karvinskianus - E. karvinskianus is a mat- or mound-forming, deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial with hairy, elliptic to lance-shaped, dark green leaves and, in summer, daisy-like, white flowers turning pink to purple-pink with age.
Erigeron karvinskianus is: Evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Mat Forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
White, Pink, Purplish-pink in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly. Cut to the base in autumn.
Propagation
Sow seeds in a cold frame in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Erigeron karvinskianus (Mexican fleabane) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Between paving stones, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Garden edging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun with midday shade. Water regularly in dry periods. May become invasive in ideal growing conditions. Flowering is significantly reduced in shade. Protect with a dry winter mulch in cold areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Erigeron karvinskianus
Other names
Mexican fleabane, Mexican daisy, Erigeron mucronatus, Erigeron 'Profusion', Erigeron karvinskianus 'Bluetenmeer' , Erigeron karvinskianus 'Profusion' , Latin American fleabane, Australian fleabane, Australian daisy, Santa Barbara daisy
Genus
Erigeron Erigeron
Species
E. karvinskianus - E. karvinskianus is a mat- or mound-forming, deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial with hairy, elliptic to lance-shaped, dark green leaves and, in summer, daisy-like, white flowers turning pink to purple-pink with age.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Mat Forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
White, Pink, Purplish-pink in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly. Cut to the base in autumn.
Propagation
Sow seeds in a cold frame in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Erigeron karvinskianus (Mexican fleabane) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Between paving stones, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Garden edging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun with midday shade. Water regularly in dry periods. May become invasive in ideal growing conditions. Flowering is significantly reduced in shade. Protect with a dry winter mulch in cold areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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Erigeron karvinskianus (Mexican fleabane)
Erigeron karvinskianus (Mexican fleabane)
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