Erigeron Species, Trailing Fleabane, Whiplash Daisy

Erigeronflagellaris

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Erigeron (er-IJ-er-on)
Species
flagellaris (fla-gel-AIR-iss)
Synonym
Erigeron nudiflorus
Sun Exposure
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
By tip layering
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Pueblo, CO (Zone 5b) | November 2009 | neutral

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