Erigeron Philadelphicus

Erigeron Philadelphicus Care

Erigeron Philadelphicus

Other names: Philadelphia Fleabane

What is the plant

Erigeron philadelphicus is a herbaceous plant with alternate, simple leaves, on hairy stems. The flower heads are borne in spring in arrays of as many as 35 heads. The stem is hairy with rough hairs. The middle to lower leaves are heart shaped, and the plant is about 0.5–2.5 ft (15–76 cm) tall.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

3a - 11

Difficulty

Easy

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Once established Mexican fleabane is known for being drought-tolerant. While it's establishing, it does best when watered regularly. This is especially important during hot summers when care should be taken to ensure the soil isn't left dry for prolonged periods.
Pruning
Deadheading spent flowers can promote a prolonged blooming period. By cutting it back heavily in the fall, this can help to keep the new growth compact and not overly leggy.
Fertilizer
Monthly applications of liquid fertilizer during the spring and summer growing season will help to boost Mexican fleabane flowering potential.

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Sunlight
Although Mexican fleabane prefers a sunny position, it can still grow in partial shade—it just might not flower as abundantly.
Soil
The best results for Mexican fleabane are seen when it's planted in fertile and well-drained soil. However, it's pretty robust, and this is why it can still do well growing in rock gardens and paving cracks.
Temperature
Unsurprisingly, Mexican fleabane does well in warmer climates. It isn't a fan of excessively cold or damp winters, but it can still survive in USDA zone five. In these temperatures, Mexican fleabane benefits from dry mulching during the winter, and a sunny summer season and well-drained conditions are vital.