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Erigeron, Aspen Fleabane, Daisy Fleabane, Garden Fleabane, Showy Fleabane 'Darkest of All'

Erigeronspeciosus

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Erigeron (er-IJ-er-on)

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Species

speciosus (spee-see-OH-sus)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 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)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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