Sea Breeze Fleabane
Erigeron glaucus 'Sea Breeze' PP #12,076
SKU
03212
An extremely free-blooming plant with a tight, uniform habit that is perfect for rock gardens and for edging pathways. Lavender-pink blooms contrast nicely against the grey-green foliage and provide nearly continuous color from late spring to fall, with an occasional pause during midsummer heat. Evergreen in mild winter areas.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | er-IJ-er-on GLAW-kus |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 12 to 18 in. tall, 18 to 24 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring through Early Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Juniper (Juniperus); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Catmint (Nepeta); Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia); Gayfeather (Liatris) |
Thrives in average to very lean, well-drained soils. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with a slow-release fertilizer before new growth begins in spring; repeat after first bloom flush. Lightly prune foliage for a tidy appearance and to promote rebloom.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
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