Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy

Erigeron Glaucus

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Overview

Erigeron glaucus, the Seaside Daisy, enchants with lavender-blue petals circling yellow centers. This perennial thrives in zones 3-10, relishing full sun to part shade. Ideally suited for coastal gardens, it tolerates salt spray and wind. It reaches a mature height of 1 ft and spreads up to 2 ft, creating a low-maintenance ground cover or border accent. Attracts butterflies, providing ecological and aesthetic value to any landscape.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 6–10Climate Temperate

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — Erigeron glaucus, the Seaside Daisy, enchants with lavender-blue petals circling yellow centers

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — This perennial thrives in zones 3-10, relishing full sun to part shade

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — Attracts butterflies, providing ecological and aesthetic value to any landscape

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — It reaches a mature height of 1 ft and spreads up to 2 ft

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — creating a low-maintenance ground cover or border accent

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — Ideally suited for coastal gardens, it tolerates salt spray and wind

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — It typically reaches a modest height of 1 foot with a similar spread

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones: 6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Temperate

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Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — Erigeron glaucus, the Seaside Daisy, enchants with lavender-blue petals circling yellow centers

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — This perennial thrives in zones 3-10, relishing full sun to part shade

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — Attracts butterflies, providing ecological and aesthetic value to any landscape

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — It reaches a mature height of 1 ft and spreads up to 2 ft

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — creating a low-maintenance ground cover or border accent

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — Ideally suited for coastal gardens, it tolerates salt spray and wind

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — It typically reaches a modest height of 1 foot with a similar spread

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — commonly referred to as the Blue Beach Aster or Seaside Daisy

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — is a charming perennial suited for coastal landscapes and rock gardens

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — lending a refreshing color palette to any garden design

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — The plant's most striking feature is its profusion of daisy-like flowers

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — creating a dense mat of foliage.<br><br>The Blue Beach Aster's foliage is characterized by its spoon-shaped

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — slightly succulent leaves with a distinctive bluish-green hue

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — These blossoms emerge in the late spring and can persist through the summer months

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — which boast petals ranging in color from soft lavender to vibrant violet with sunny yellow centers

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — Erigeron glaucus requires well-drained soil and can tolerate drought once established

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — Regular deadheading can encourage further blooming

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — making it an excellent candidate for water-wise gardens

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — It prefers full to partial sun exposure

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — some afternoon shade will help protect the foliage from scorching

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — When designing with this plant

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — or as a ground cover to provide a low-maintenance splash of color in the garden

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — consider it for use in borders

Blue Beach Aster, Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) — ground cover / perennial with lavender blooms

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