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ERIGERON glaucus 'Sea Breeze'

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Family

Asteraceae

Botanical Name

ERIGERON glaucus 'Sea Breeze' PP12076

Plant Common Name

Beach Aster, Blue Fleabane, Sea Breeze Fleabane

General Description

Blue fleabane is a perennial native to coastal areas of California and Oregon which forms a low, spreading clump of fleshy, spoon-shaped, blue-green foliage. The patented cultivar ‘Sea Breeze’ is topped with many semi-double, pink daisies from late spring to midsummer, unlike the lavender flowers typical of the species. The blooms have large, yellow to yellow-brown centers and are borne singly on thick, fleshy stems. They somewhat resemble asters, and are highly attractive to butterflies.

This perennial performs best in full to part sun and moist but sharply drained, preferably sandy soil of average fertility. It may require extra protection from hot summer sun in very warm climates. Remove spent flowering stems to maintain a neat appearance. Blue fleabane is suitable for rock gardens and well-drained mixed borders, and its tolerance of salt spray makes it an excellent choice for seaside gardens.

Characteristics

  • AHS Heat Zone

    8 - 5

  • USDA Hardiness Zone

    5 - 8

  • Sunset Zone

    4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24

  • Plant Type

    Perennial

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun, Partial Sun

  • Bloom Time

    Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

  • Native To

    Northwestern United States, California

Growing Conditions

  • Soil pH

    Neutral, Alkaline

  • Soil Drainage

    Well Drained

  • Soil type

    Clay, Loam, Sand

  • Tolerances

    Drought, Salt

  • Growth Rate

    Fast

  • Water Requirements

    Drought Tolerant, Average Water

  • Habit

    Cushion/Mound-forming

  • Seasonal Interest

    Spring, Summer

Ornamental Features

  • Flower Interest

    Showy

  • Flower Color

    Pink

  • Foliage Color (Spring)

    Blue Green

  • Foliage Color (Summer)

    Blue Green

  • Foliage Color (Fall)

    Blue Green

  • Foliage Color (Winter)

    Blue Green

  • Fragrant Flowers

    No

  • Fragrant Fruit

    No

  • Fragrant Foliage

    No

  • Bark or Stem Fragrant

    No

  • Flower Petal Number

    Semi-Double

  • Repeat Bloomer

    Yes

  • Showy Fruit

    No

  • Edible Fruit

    No

  • Showy Foliage

    No

  • Foliage Texture

    Medium

  • Foliage Sheen

    Matte

  • Evergreen

    Semi-Evergreen

  • Showy Bark

    No

Special Characteristics

  • Usage

    Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

  • Sharp or Has Thorns

    No

  • Invasive

    No

  • Attracts

    Birds, Butterflies

  • Self-Sowing

    Yes