Erigeron glaucus
Blue Beach Aster
Description
This perennial will grow 1' tall and 1.5' wide. It has blue green foliage and lavender flowers that bloom in spring and summer. This is a great plant for coastal gardens. In inland areas, it prefers afternoon shade. Little or no water needed during summer in coastal gardens but will need extra water in other areas. This plant attracts butterflies. It tolerates wind.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Lavender
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wetlands
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.