Erigeron karvinskianus

Mexican fleabane, Karwinsky’s fleabane, Latin American fleabane, Santa Barbara daisy, Spanish daisy

The flat to ascending shoots of Erigeron karvinskianus grow up to 30 centimeters long. In suitable locations, this plant, which originates from Mexico, Central, and South America, can spread extensively and flower from May to November (in Central Europe).

Like other Erigeron species, Erigeron karvinskianus tends to run wild and occurs as a neophyte in some African, Asian, and European regions as well as in New Zealand.

Erigeron karvinskianus

Characteristics & Description

Height, habit: Perennial herbaceous plant, up to 30 centimeters
Poisonous: No
Origin: North America (Mexico), Central America, northern South America (distribution map)
USDA zone: 7 (10.4 °F/-12 °C)

Erigeron karvinskianus

Botany

Family: Asteraceae / daisy
Name: Erigeron karvinskianus

Mexican fleabane

Erigeron karvinskianus

Erigeron karvinskianus

Erigeron karvinskianus

Erigeron karvinskianus on wall
Erigeron karvinskianus thrives in mineral soils and can also grow on walls and roadsides.

Categories: Garden plants | Red & Pink Flowers | White flowers | Wildflowers |

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