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

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) — Regular deadheading can encourage further blooming; commonly referred to as the Blue Beach Aster or

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