• Erigeron karvinskianus
  • Erigeron karvinskianus
  • Erigeron karvinskianus
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Erigeron karvinskianus

Mexican Fleabane

£6.99
£6.99
Erigeron karvinskianus, also known as Mexican fleabane, produces masses of dainty white and pink daisies that flower for months, softening borders, walls, and pathways with its airy growth habit.
  • Long-lasting, delicate flowers
  • Attracts pollinators
  • Great for softening hard landscaping
  • Drought-resistant and self-seeding
Size

    • Aspect

      Full sun

    • Hardiness

      Hardy

    • Flowers

      May to November

    • Soil type

      Well-drained, Loamy, Sandy

    Erigeron karvinskianus
    Erigeron karvinskianus
    Erigeron karvinskianus

    • Why we like this plant

      Erigeron karvinskianus is an effortlessly beautiful plant that thrives in tricky spots like cracks and walls. Its long flowering season, pollinator-friendly nature, and low-maintenance care make it a must-have for relaxed, naturalistic planting schemes.

    • About this plant

      A delightful and versatile perennial, Erigeron karvinskianus is prized for its profusion of small, daisy-like flowers that shift from white to pink as they mature, creating a two-toned effect. Flowering continuously from late spring into autumn, this tough and resilient plant thrives in cracks, crevices, and gravel gardens, making it ideal for softening hard landscaping. Its trailing, semi-evergreen habit allows it to spill gracefully over walls, pots, and pathways. Attracting bees and butterflies, it is a perfect addition to wildlife-friendly and cottage gardens.

    • Key features

      • Profuse white and pink daisy-like flowers
      • Exceptionally long flowering season from late spring to autumn
      • Ideal for softening borders, walls, and pathways
      • Attracts bees and butterflies
      • Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance

    • Height and
      spread

    • Growth
      habit

      Low-growing, spreading, and trailing

    • Moisture

      Drought-tolerant once established; prefers dry to moderately moist soil

    • Position in
      the Garden

      Walls, rock gardens, paving cracks, borders, and containers

    Planting guide

    • Space plants about 20-30cm apart to allow for spreading
    • Prefers well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil
    • Perfect for rock gardens, walls, and container planting

    Care tips

    • Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
    • Trim back after flowering to encourage fresh growth
    • Reseeds freely, so deadhead if self-seeding is unwanted
    • Water regularly when young, but reduce once established

    Winter care

    • Generally hardy but may need protection in severe winters
    • In colder regions, apply a light mulch to protect roots
    • Cut back old growth in early spring to promote fresh shoots