How to Grow Erigeron

The I will erect It is a perennial herbaceous plant similar in appearance to the aster, but it usually blooms earlier and forms abundant tufts. Its surface is covered with dense hairs in some species, while in others the hairs are less evident. The stems are generally erect, the leaves are linear-lanceolate and gray-green in color. The inflorescence structure is typical of the Asteraceae family: the flowers are white-pink with a yellow center, earning this plant the nickname "wall daisy“, since it grows well among rocks, low walls and paved.

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Cultivation

It is a classic garden plant that requires light and can reach a variable size, from 10 to 90 centimeters. It is ideal for use in borders, even walkways, and in fact, erigeron is increasingly chosen to add color and imagination to gardens. Mediterranean gardens, where it also serves as a natural weed barrier. Among the most widespread species in Italy is the erigeronckarvinskianus, also called “false chamomile", an evergreen perennial that spreads quickly and easily. When in bloom, this species of erythemum forms a veritable carpet of golden yellow flowers, surrounded by white or pink petals.

Exposure and climate

It thrives in the cool, temperate climate typical of mountainous areas and enjoys very sunny locations. It's a very hardy plant, able to withstand summer heat, down to 4°C (39°F); in winter, it has no problems even when temperatures drop to minus 10°C (-14°F).

Land and cultivation care

The erigeroprefers cultivation soils Well-drained soil. Every spring, it's necessary to spread organic soil. Before winter, the stems should be cut back to zero.

Irrigation

It requires weekly watering, from the beginning of vegetative growth until the end of flowering.

Sowing and flowering

Propagation is by seed: this takes from two weeks to two months, depending on the environmental conditions. It flowers profusely from June to October. However, if the exposure is good and the winter is mild, Erigeron, as a garden plant, can also surprise you by flowering during the winter months.

Cultivation in pots

For pot cultivation, hanging containers are ideal for Erigeron. The baskets become very showy, thanks to their particularly generous blooms. It's advisable to separate mature plants from the others every three years.

Problems and remedies

Although it is a hardy plant, excessive humidity exposes Erigeron to fungal diseases such as powdery mildew. Among animal parasites, preventing aphid attacks and mealybugs with specific anti-parasitic treatments.