Erigeron glaucus Sea Breeze (Seaside Daisy)
Extremely free-flowering, Erigeron glaucus ‘Sea Breeze’ (Seaside Daisy) is a low-growing perennial forming a ravishing carpet of semi-double, lilac-pink flowers adorned with yellow centers. Blooming for months from late spring until fall, they almost cover the fresh foliage of blue-green leaves.
Extremely free-flowering, Erigeron glaucus 'Sea Breeze' (Seaside Daisy) is a low-growing perennial forming a ravishing carpet of semi-double, lilac-pink flowers adorned with yellow centers. Blooming for months from late spring until fall, they almost cover the fresh foliage of blue-green leaves. Great for planting near the sea. Perfect for rock gardens and crevices in paving. Evergreen in mild winter areas, it is deer resistant and drought tolerant.
- Grows up to 12-18 in. tall (30-45 cm) with a spread of 18-24 in. (45-60 cm).
- Easily grown in fertile, moist, well-drained soils in full sun to light shade.
- Great for beds and borders, cottage gardens, coastal gardens, city gardens, rock gardens or containers.
- Virtually disease and pest free.
- Propagate by division or from stem cuttings in spring.
- Cut back at the end of the season.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
- Erigeron glaucus is native to the coastline of Oregon and California where it grows on beaches, coastal bluffs and dunes.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 5 – 8 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Erigeron – Fleabanes |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24″ (60cm) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |