Erigeron glaucus
Erigeron glaucus
Erigeron glaucus
Erigeron glaucus
Erigeron glaucus
Erigeron glaucus
Fleabane
Very small plant, will it manage to recover? Disappointed.
janine, 24/06/2025
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Description
The Erigeron glaucus, also known as fleabane, is a charming perennial plant that is highly floriferous from late spring to early summer. It forms a low clump and is adorned with semi-double compound heads, which are quite large compared to the size of the plant, changing from white to pink around a beautiful golden centre. Simple and generous, this Erigeron easily finds its place in the garden in rockeries and sunny borders, in light soil that is not too dry, even limestone. It is also well adapted to coastal conditions.
Erigeron glaucus belongs to the family of Asteraceae, just like asters and daisies. This botanical species grows on beaches, dunes, and coastal cliffs in California and Oregon. It has naturalized in Europe where it is sometimes seen on the coasts. It is a perennial plant with a robust rootstock that reaches about 25 cm (10in) in height. Its ramified stems bear thick, slightly leathery, spoon-shaped leaves, occasionally with slightly dentate margins, measuring 2 to 13 cm (1 to 5in) long. The foliage can be evergreen depending on the severity of the winter. Flowering begins in May-June and, depending on the climate, can continue until October. The inflorescences are composed of 1 to 15 flowers in heads measuring between 1 to 3 cm (0.5 to 1in) wide. Each head is formed by a golden centre surrounded by thin florets called ligules. The colour of the ligules ranges from white to pink.
This glaucous fleabane, which is quite hardy, has the advantage of flowering abundantly and for a long time in light and sunny soils. This excellent perennial will therefore be welcome in the border of a bed or path, or in a rockery that is not too dry. Combine this fleabane with undemanding perennials such as aubrietas, sage nemorosa, valerian, Ceratostigma plumbaginoides, dwarf asters, and many others. A beautiful scene can be created by combining it, for example, with Coreopsis 'Full Moon Madness' and Geranium 'Elsbeth'.
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Erigeron
glaucus
Asteraceae
Fleabane
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Erigeron glaucus thrives in the sun, in a light, well-drained soil, not too dry in summer. It accepts poor and calcareous soils. Ideally, a rather fertile, sandy and humus-rich soil is preferred, which does not completely dry out in summer. Planting should be done in spring, outside the freezing period, or in autumn. It is important to ensure a slight constant moisture in the soil during the planting and growth period. Well-established plants tolerate occasional drought, but it will affect the abundance of flowering. Remove faded inflorescences to encourage continued flowering. In autumn, prune the stems to ground level to maintain a beautiful shape and vigorous growth. Do not hesitate to divide the clump regularly, every two or three years in May, to prevent aging and maintain an exceptionally floriferous plant. Very resistant to diseases, this erigeron can still be attacked by powdery mildew in summer, during excessively dry and hot weather.
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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).
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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.