Erigeron eiomerus
Erigeron eiomerus
Erigeron eiomerus
Erigeron eiomerus
Erigeron eiomerus
Erigeron leiomerus
Fleabane
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Description
Erigeron leiomerus, is a small alpine perennial that forms very flowered mats from spring to autumn. Its flowers resemble large pale pink daisies with yellow centres. Its short stems bear wide, hairy, medium green leaves that persist through winter. This varirety can be used in rock gardens, slopes, and sunny borders. It is a plant that requires well-drained but rather rich soil, and it is also suited for coastal areas.
Erigeron leiomerus belongs to the botany family Asteraceae. It is a botanical species native to the western United States, particularly the Rocky Mountains, in alpine tundra and high-altitude coniferous forests, where it grows among rocky scree slopes created by landslides. It is a herbaceous perennial plant that is cold-resistant but sensitive to winter humidity. The plant, equipped with a woody taproot, develops into ramified clumps reaching 15 cm (6in) in height. Both leaves and stems are covered in hair. The leaves are thick, spatulate, slightly concave, 2-3 cm (1in) wide, and the stems are tinged with violet. The above-ground vegetation persists through winter. The plant begins to flower in May and the flowering continues until October. At the top of each stem, a head-like inflorescence appears, resembling a miniature daisy with a diameter of 2 cm (1in). Each head contains up to 60 slender florets, pale mauve pink in colour, surrounding a yellow centre composed of numerous yellow florets.
This montane Erigeron is a very pretty rock garden plant, suitable for troughs or flowering walls, which requires well-drained soil to withstand winter. However, it will be more floriferous if not lacking too much water in summer. It can be associated with other groundcover or cushion plants, such as aubrietas, basket of gold alyssums, or pasqueflowers, for example.
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Erigeron
leiomerus
Asteraceae
Fleabane
Rocky Mountains
Planting and care
Erigeron leiomerus should be cultivated in full sun, in a very well-drained and rather rich soil. It thrives in rockeries, raised borders, and above walls. Under these conditions, the plant is quite hardy, tolerating temperatures as low as -15 °C. Planting should be carried out in spring, outside the freezing period, or in early autumn. It is important to ensure regular watering for the plant to establish itself. Its taproot does not appreciate transplanting. A limestone soil is not a problem, just like a maritime climate. Well-established plants tolerate drought, although it affects its abundant flowering. Remove faded inflorescences to encourage the renewal of flowering.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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