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Erigeron divergens

Western Fleabane

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Annual or short lived perennial wildflower that can reseed itself to maintain populations. Many branched plants stay under 1' tall and spread to about 2' wide. Numerous lavender to white flowers bloom through spring and summer. Has a light delicate appearance. Great Basin, Mohave, Sonoran desert native. Needs well drained site. Buckeye Butterfly attractor.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Annual

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Lavender, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace damaged nozzles or heads with those identical to other heads on the same valve.

Mixing different types of heads on the same valve will create overly dry areas or overly wet areas.