Asteraceae
Erigeron petrophilus var. petrophilus
Erigeron petrophilus var. petrophilus var. petrophilus
Also known as Erigeron viscidulus
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Fleabane · Erigeron · Native · California · Oregon · Asteraceae · Rock Garden · Daisy · Wildflower · Pollinator
Rock fleabane is a compact native daisy that grows naturally in rocky, gravelly soils of California and Oregon, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens and native plant borders. It tolerates part shade well and requires only modest watering once established. This low-maintenance perennial produces cheerful daisy-like flowers that attract a variety of pollinators throughout the summer months.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 5 hours
- Watering
- Water lightly but consistently, keeping soil moderately moist without waterlogging · Every 7-14 days depending on temperature
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6.4–8.5
- Temperature
- -20°F to 90°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 18 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 12 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- White
- Foliage
- Green · Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- California, Oregon
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Sources: trefle, usda
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