Are Erigeron poisonous?
This plant has low severity poison characteristics. The common name, Hairy Fleabane is derived from the stiff bristles that are found on the stems, leaves and flowers of this plant. It has been thought that this plant, as well as other varieties of Erigeron could be used as a means of repelling fleas. Ethnobotanic: The Cherokee and other Native American tribes used Philadelphia fleabane for a variety of medicinal purposes including epilepsy. A poultice was made from the plant to treat headaches. The roots were either made into tea or chewed to treat colds and coughs.
Where is the best place to plant Erigeron?
Erigeron is hardy and resilient, even on poor soils or exposed locations, and needs virtually no maintenance once established. All it asks is a free draining soil in a sunny spot, although it will also tolerate some light shade. In return, it will reward you with maximum flower power, year after year. Cold Protection Erigeron is hardy to somewhere between -5°C and -15°C (depending on the species) which means it should overwinter in most of the UK without the need for added protection.