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.
Erigeron Alpinus Care
Erigeron Alpinus
What is the plant
humidity
Normal
lighting
Part sun and part shade
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.
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