Erigeron karvinskianus (Mexican Daisy)
Erigeron karvinskianus (Mexican Daisy) is a graceful, trailing, woody-based perennial noted for its endless production of small daisies almost year-round. Opening white, the delicate flowers turn soft pink, fade to purple and attract butterflies and bees.
Erigeron karvinskianus (Mexican Daisy) is a graceful, trailing, woody-based perennial noted for its endless production of small daisies almost year-round. Opening white, the delicate flowers turn soft pink, fade to purple and attract butterflies and bees. Hugging the ground, this charming groundcover forms a low mound of narrow, hairy, gray-green leaves. Its beautiful cascading habit makes it ideal for raised beds, walls, hanging baskets or containers.
- Awarded the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society
- Grows up to 1-2 ft. tall (30-60 cm) and 3-5 ft. wide (90-150 cm). This plant can self-seed and become invasive if given rich soil and moderate water.
- Easily grown in fertile, well-drained soils in full sun to light shade. Make sure the soil does not dry out in summer. Drought tolerant once established.
- Excellent choice for beds and borders, Mediterranean gardens, coastal gardens, or rock gardens. Great for edging, as groundcover, and ideal for wall or paving crevices.
- Virtually disease and pest free.
- Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in spring
- Deadhead to promote further flowering. Cut back to ground level in fall.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
- Native to Mexico
Requirements
Hardiness | 6 – 9 |
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Heat Zones | 5 – 7 |
Climate Zones | 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Erigeron – Fleabanes |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 3' – 5' (90cm – 150cm) |
Spacing | 60″ (150cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Hanging Baskets, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |