| Description | A series of Fleabane with semi-double flowers |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | (e-RIJ-er-on) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average, in rich soils tend to become floppy |
| Flowers | semi-double, lavender-blue, yellow centers |
| Dimensions | 24-30 inches tall |
| Maintenance | cut back after flowering, may get some additional flowers |
| Propagation | seeds, division |
| Native Site | Species Erigeron (Daisy Fleabane) is native to North America. |
| Misc Facts | Dried fleabane was once thought to be repellent to fleas, but there is no evidence that it actually works. Erigeron is derived from Greek eri (early) and geronto- (old) components with possible reference to the white seed heads. (#145) |
| Notes & Reference | #04-Herbaceous Perennial Plants (Allan Armitage), #145-Plant Lives, (Sue Eland) www.plantlives.com |
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