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ERIGERON karvinskianus
ERIGERON karvinskianus, commonly known as fleabane, is an ornamental perennial chosen for its reliable performance and decorative effect in garden borders or containers. It contributes colour, texture, or structure depending on the variety.
After around five years of growth, this plant typically reaches: Around 30–40 cm tall with a spread of 40–60 cm after 5 years.
Recommended compost for planting: Plant in a light, free-draining compost, suitable for dry, sunny spots.
Key Features:
- Habit: Herbaceous perennial forming an attractive clump or spreading mound.
- Season of interest: Provides colour or foliage interest during the main growing season.
- Garden uses: Suitable for mixed borders, perennial beds, and many varieties also perform well in containers.
- Maintenance: Generally low maintenance; remove spent flowers and tidy old growth as needed.
ERIGERON karvinskianus is a dependable choice for adding long-lasting interest and character to planting schemes.
Plant Details
| Flowering Period | May – October |
|---|---|
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Plant Highlights
- Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies with a profusion of nectar-rich, daisy-like flowers from late spring through autumn.
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Position & light
- Full sun· Partial shade
- Watering
- low
- Soil & drainage
- Free draining· Dry
- Flowering
- White· Pink· Multicolour
- Foliage
- semi-evergreen
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