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Erigeron karvinskianus

Santa Barbara Daisy, Mexican Daisy

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany/Frommer

 

Description

This low mounding perennial, with fine leaves and white to pinkish daisy-like flowers, is an excellent asset to rock gardens.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

3-6'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Constant

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.