Erigeron karvinskianus (Asteraceae)

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Common name: Mexican daisy, Spanish daisy

Size, form, texture: carpeting, rhizomatous, woody perennial, height 6-12 in, spread 1-3 ft.

Hardiness, origin, native ecology: tolerates extensive drought in the summer, grow in fertile well drained soils, likes full sun to part shade.

Bud, foliage, flower and fruit characteristics: blooms for three months, flowers emerge pink then turn white, attractive flower colour combination. Hairy greyish green foliage

Cultural and maintenance requirements and appropriate uses in the landscape: good in window boxes, hot ledges, rock gardens, zeros capes. Could be interesting paired with hardy ice-plant, known as flea bane due to compound that is off putting to insects. Self seeds, can be aggressive but not problematic.

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