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Erigeron divergens

Spreading Fleabane

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Annual or short lived perennial wildflower that can reseed itself to maintain populations. Grows to 1-1/2' x 2'. Numerous white to pink daisylike flowers bloom in the spring. Has a light delicate appearance. Sow seeds in the fall. Butterfly attractor.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Annual

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink, White

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.