How to grow Erigeron from seeds?
Sow under cover Feb-July. Sow on the surface of moist seed compost and keep at 15-20°C for germination. Requires light to germinate, do not cover. Transplant into individual pots when large enough. Surface sow using peat/sand mix seed compost. Sowing Time: February to July. Germination usually takes 14-30 days. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.
Where does Erigeron grow best?
Facts: Erigeron Culture: Fleabanes all want full sun and good drainage. Depending on species, will grow in richer or leaner soil, more or less moisture. In the garden, they are good candidates for a sunny border, container, or rock garden. Where to plant Erigeron. Plant Erigeron in a sunny position in well-drained soil which does not dry out. In fact Erigeron is tough and will grow in many garden soils drier soils in steps and wall crevices.Grow dainty Erigeron from Seed Erigeron which is also known as American Fleabane is a very easy plant to grow. It will thrive in most spaces with abundant daisy like flowers. When established it will easily propagate itself from seed.Growing erigeron: problem solving Erigerons are largely pest- and disease-free. The only problem you may encounter is that plants may die off after a very cold, wet winter if they’re planted in heavy soil. Avoid this by adding plenty of horticultural grit when planting, and avoid very wet spots.
Can Erigeron grow in containers?
First of all, a staple drought-tolerant plant, Erigeron karvinskianus is an invaluable plant for a pot. Creating a pretty fluff around the container’s rim at the foot of other plants, it’ll then happily self-seed and you’ll find it in your garden, in your pots, walls and paving, forevermore. You can easily take a clump of erigeron from your existing plant to create more plants for your garden. Simply pull an outer section of the plant and place it in some water for the plant to hydrate. The plants I have divided will quicky grow and flower within a few week giving me more plants for the garden.
What is the common name for Erigeron annuus?
Erigeron annuus (formerly Aster annuus), the annual fleabane, daisy fleabane, or eastern daisy fleabane, is a species of herbaceous flowering plant, annual or biennial, in the family Asteraceae. Mexican fleabane pairs beautifully with other sun-loving, drought-tolerant plants. Use Lavender ‘Hidcote’ and Nepeta racemosa ‘Walker’s Low’ and many sedums (Hylotelephium), for a long-lasting summer display. In partially shaded areas, it complements woodland plants like ferns and hostas.Like most types of weeds, hairy fleabane in an agricultural operation draws irrigation water away from crops and can also interfere with cultivation or harvest machinery. Similar in appearance to another common weed called horseweed, Hairy fleabane spreads rapidly and grows up to three feet tall.