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Erigeron ochroleucus (Buff fleabane)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.25m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Erigeron ochroleucus
Other names
Erigeron scribneri , Erigeron tweedyanus, Erigeron montanensis, Erigeron laetevirens, Erigeron canescens, Buff fleabane, Buff daisy
Genus
Erigeron Erigeron
Species
E. ochroleucus - E. ochroleucus is a compact, clump-forming biennial or short-lived perennial with erect stems bearing linear to lance-shaped, grey-green leaves and, in summer, daisy-like, white flowers with numerous, linear petals and yellow centres.
Erigeron ochroleucus is: Deciduous
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Mat Forming
Flower
Lilac, White, Pale-pink, Pale-blue in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Cut back to ground level in autumn.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division
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Where to grow
Erigeron ochroleucus (Buff fleabane) will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Garden edging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Erigeron ochroleucus
Other names
Erigeron scribneri , Erigeron tweedyanus, Erigeron montanensis, Erigeron laetevirens, Erigeron canescens, Buff fleabane, Buff daisy
Genus
Erigeron Erigeron
Species
E. ochroleucus - E. ochroleucus is a compact, clump-forming biennial or short-lived perennial with erect stems bearing linear to lance-shaped, grey-green leaves and, in summer, daisy-like, white flowers with numerous, linear petals and yellow centres.
Native to
Western North America
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Mat Forming
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Colour
Flower
Lilac, White, Pale-pink, Pale-blue in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Cut back to ground level in autumn.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division
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Where to grow
Erigeron ochroleucus (Buff fleabane) will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Garden edging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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