Erigeron divergens (Spreading fleabane)

Cultivation

Prefers well-drained, sandy soil in partial shade. Easily tolerates full sun and adapts to a range of soil conditions except waterlogged. Drought tolerant once established. Protect from winter wet. Where native, grows at elevations from 150-2,600m (500-8,500').

Suggested uses

Gravel, Ground Cover, Rock, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Garden edging, Containers/Patio, Bees (attract & feed bees), Meadow

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Branching

Native to

Western North America, Central United States, Mexico

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic