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Erigeron karvinskianus 'Lavender Lady' (Mexican fleabane 'Lavender Lady')
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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 'Lavender Lady'
Other names
Mexican fleabane 'Lavender Lady', Santa Barbara daisy 'Lavender Lady', Mexican daisy 'Lavender Lady', Latin American fleabane 'Lavender Lady', Australian fleabane 'Lavender Lady'
Genus
Erigeron Erigeron
Variety or Cultivar
'Lavender Lady' _ 'Lavender Lady' is a mat- or mound-forming, deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial with elliptic to lance-shaped, dark green leaves and, daisy-like, lavender flowers from late spring into autumn.
Erigeron karvinskianus 'Lavender Lady' is: Evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Mat Forming
Flower
Lavender in Spring; Lavender in Summer; Lavender in Autumn
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 'Lavender Lady' (Mexican fleabane 'Lavender Lady') 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)
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Botanical name
Erigeron karvinskianus 'Lavender Lady'
Other names
Mexican fleabane 'Lavender Lady', Santa Barbara daisy 'Lavender Lady', Mexican daisy 'Lavender Lady', Latin American fleabane 'Lavender Lady', Australian fleabane 'Lavender Lady'
Genus
Erigeron Erigeron
Variety or Cultivar
'Lavender Lady' _ 'Lavender Lady' is a mat- or mound-forming, deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial with elliptic to lance-shaped, dark green leaves and, daisy-like, lavender flowers from late spring into autumn.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Mat Forming
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Colour
Flower
Lavender in Spring; Lavender in Summer; Lavender in Autumn
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 'Lavender Lady' (Mexican fleabane 'Lavender Lady') 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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