Wayne Roderick Seaside Daisy
Erigeron 'W.R.'
SKU #47266
Description | A naturally occurring hybrid of the California native seaside daisy and another Erigeron species that is more tolerant of heat. Lavender daisies on slender stems grow 10 inches above low rosettes of narrow leaves. Loved by bees and butterflies, and tolerates heavy clay soil and seaside conditions. Evergreen perennial. |
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Light | Full sun |
Watering | Water when top 2 in. of soil is dry. |
Blooms | Summer |
Mature Size | Foliage reaches 2 in. tall, 1 to 2 ft. wide. Flowers reach 1 ft. tall. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Attracts Butterflies |
Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Care | Best adapted to coastal conditions. In inland hot areas, will bloom profusely in spring but burn in summer. Needs occasional to regular summer irrigation. Thrives in rich soils, but can tolerate heavy clay. If plants get lanky, cut back 1 to 2 inches of stem in late fall. Deadhead to encourage continued bloom. |
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Lore | The name for the genus Erigeron comes from the Greek words 'eri' meaning early or perhaps 'erio' meaning wooly and 'geron' meaning "old man" which alludes to the bristly or wooly seed heads. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-10
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.