Erigeron karvinskianus

Flowers
Flowers
Habit - growing in a wall by the coast
Habit - growing in a wall by the coast
Family:
Asteraceae
Synonyms:

Aster erigeroides, Erigeron karvinskianus ‘Profusion’, Erigeron ‘Profusion’, Erigeron karvinskianus ‘Bluetenmeer’, Erigeron mucronatus, Felicia erigeroides

Common Names:
Mexican fleabane, daisy-gone-crazy, Australian daisy
Type:
Herbaceous perennials
Links:
RHS Wikipedia
Description and Uses:

Erigeron karvinskianus is a low, spreading perennial with daisy-like flowers from spring until late autumn. The flowers open white and then quickly change to pinkish-purple. A useful plant for rock gardens, coastal gardens, gravel gardens and as a ‘front of border’ plant.

Cultivation Requirements:

Grow in moist but well-drained or well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. In cold areas, protect with a dry winter mulch.

Cut down in spring as new growth emerges from the base; deadhead in autumn if seed is not required.

Planting:

Best planted in the spring to avoid winter wet.

Problems:

Generally free from pests and diseases. Can rot off in the winter if too wet.

Propagation:

Propagate by seed.

Softwood cuttings (basal or heel) in spring or summer.

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