Fleabane Daisy, Green Rabbit bush


Scientific Name: Erigeron divergens Torr. & A. Gray
Family: Asteraceae
Fleabane Daisy, Green Rabbit bush(Erigeron divergens)
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 2,10-13
USDA: 8-10

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 5° F (-15°C)

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Southwestern USA (New Mexico, Arizona, California) and Northern Mexico

Growth Habits: Clump forming perennial herb, up to 16 inches tall (40 cm)

Watering Needs: Little water once established

Propagation: Division in fall or spring.

Fleabane Daisy, Green Rabbit bush(Erigeron divergens)


Fleabane Daisy, Green Rabbit bush(Erigeron divergens)
Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 3: 439.

Blooming Habits:
The fleabane daisy is covered with a mass of purple and white, daisy-like flowers in February to October. Some varieties exist with white flowers. All the varieties are good as cut flowers

Culture:
The Erigeron divergens like a moderately fertile well drained soil. Place the young Fleabane Daisies plants 3 feet apart. Cut the older plants back to the ground in late winter to keep them compact.


 

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