Erigeron Species, Compact Daisy, Cushion Daisy, Fernleaf Fleabane
Erigeroncompactus

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Erigeron (er-IJ-er-on)
Species: compactus (kom-PAK-tus)

Synonym:Erigeron pulvinatus

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Rose/Mauve
Lavender
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds