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Erigeron 'Dunkelste Aller' (Fleabane 'Dunkelste Aller')

Other names: Erigeron 'Darkest of All', Fleabane 'Darkest of All'

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Variety or Cultivar
'Dunkelste Aller' is a compact, spreading perennial with lance-shaped, dark green leaves and, from mid-spring to late summer, daisy-like, purple flowers with yellow centres.
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Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.4 m 1 m 2-5 years
1 ft 3 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant in free-draining soil in full sun or light shade.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Ground Cover, Rock, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Low Maintenance, Garden edging

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7

Sunset zone

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Mat-forming

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Propagation methods

Seed, Division

Pests

Generally pest-free.

Diseases

Generally disease-free.

Plant container grown plants in deep fertile, well-drained soil

Cut plants to ground level (optional)

Deadhead to encourage more flowers (optional)

Water regularly through dry periods

Divide and replant in spring

Plant container grown plants in a sunny sheltered spot

Let self-seed if desired

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