This perennial herb has a short thick rhizome with upright foliage that forms a small clump. It has mid green spoon-shaped leaves and the pale pink daisy-like flower heads appear above the foliage on slender stem from spring to late summer.

Hardiness zones 3 to 10

Erigeron glaucusis naturally found in North America from Oregon to California growing on coastal bluffs and dunes amongst coastal sage scrub from sea level to an altitude of 20 m (66 ft).

It prefers a well drained moderately fertile sandy to clay soil in an open sunny to semi shaded position and tolerates salt spray, drought, frost and neglect.

The Seaside Daisy is grown for its clumping habit and daisy-like flowers. It is planted in perennial borders or rockeries and used in patio pots or planter boxes. It is suitable for coastal and inland regions establishing in 1-2 years from division. This colourful perennial tolerates a wide range conditions and requires little maintenance.ID 3403

Erigeron ( ay-REE-gay-ron) glaucus (GLAW-kus)

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)     
(Compositae)
Sunflower Family