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Erigeron karvinskianus 'Profusion' (Fleabane)

Erigeron karvinskianus 'Profusion' Erigeron karvinskianus Photo/Illustration: Michelle Gervais


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Erigeron karvinskianus 'Profusion' air-IDJ-er-on kar-vin-skee-AY-nus Common Name: Fleabane Synonyms: Erigeron mucronatus Genus: Erigeron
'Profusion' fleabane is a carpeting, rhizomatous, woody-based perennial with lax, branching stems and abundant yellow-centered white flowers in summer. Blossoms fade to pink and purple. Foliage is hairy and grayish green. Excellent in containers.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Useful for a wall or paving crevices. Well adapted to dry summers and can tolerate drought once established.
 Care: Grow in fertile, well-drained soil that does not dry out in summer. Deadhead to encourage further flowering. For cut flowers, pick when fully open.
 Propagation: Divide, or root basal cuttings, in spring.
 Problems: Bidens mottle virus, downy mildew, powdery mildew, rust, white smut, leaf spots, Southern blight, and rust.
Height 6 in. to 12 in.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Spreads
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Moderate
Tolerance Drought Tolerant
Characteristics Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Summer; Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color Pink Flower; Purple/ Lavender Flower; White Flower; Yellow Flower
Uses , Beds and Borders, Container, Cut Flower
Style , Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest , Summer Interest
Type ,Perennials

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