Erigeron compositus var. discoideus

Common Name:
Fleabane
Plant Type:
Evergreen perennial
Family:
Asteraceae (The Sunflower Family)
Geographic Origin:
Southwestern States
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
5 inches high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
rock gardens
Flowering Season:
Spring and summer

Flower Color:
Lavender blue
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Well-drained soil

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 0 degrees F. or less

Charming diminutive perennial makes feathery tufts of finely divided grey-green leaves that stay in a low mound. Narrow petaled lavender daisies are generously scattered on short stems over the leaves in spring. Great plant for rock gardens, edging and containers.