Erigeron Alpinus

Erigeron Alpinus Care

Erigeron Alpinus

What is the plant

Erigeron alpinus is an herb up to 30 cm (12 in) tall, with spoon-shaped, hairy, medium green leaves. The plants flowers are narrow and have a thread-like ray florets, which are made out of 2 or more rows. In the summer the flower heads have lilac-blue to red-purple ray florets surrounding greenish-yellow disc florets, and are 3.75 cm (1+1⁄2 in) tall.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

14°C - 17°C

Hardiness zone

5 - 8

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Most plants like 1 inch of water a week during the growing season, but take care not to over water. The first two years after a plant is installed, regular watering is important for establishment. The first year is critical.
Pruning
Depending on the species, erigeron will flower from late spring through the beginning of autumn. Cut back stems to the ground at the end of autumn.
Sunlight
Grow in sharply-drained soil in sun with some midday shade.

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Soil
Soil drainage. Well-drained. Soil pH. Acid, Alkaline, Neutral.
Temperature
Needs protection from excessive winter wet.
Popularity
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