Erigeron Species, Aspen Fleabane, Daisy Fleabane, Garden Fleabane, Showy Fleabane

Erigeronspeciosus

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Erigeron (er-IJ-er-on)
Species
speciosus (spee-see-OH-sus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Lavender
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Flagstaff, Arizona

Los Altos, California

Menifee, California

Chicago, Illinois

Louisville, Kentucky

South Berwick, Maine

Needham, Massachusetts

Springfield, Massachusetts

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cole Camp, Missouri

Hannibal, New York

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
4
neutrals
0
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S
| September 2020 | positive

I live in Labrador, at 52 degrees North, and my Pink Jewel erigeron has not only survivied, but thrived.

Our summers are ...Read More

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Needham, MA (Zone 7a) | June 2015 | positive

I planted them and it looks like it will come back next year due to how professional it can bloom. It is next to maroon coreopsis and als...Read More

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Louisville, KY (Zone 6b) | December 2014 | positive

Erigerons are often short-lived. They require being cut down immediately after flowering and division of the root ball every other year o...Read More

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Aurora, ON (Zone 5b) | January 2009 | neutral

I have not grown Erigeron speciosus, but grow (zone 5A) erigeron cultivars
which are hybrids. Erigeron speciosus is apparently th...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

ERIGERON Pink Jewel - Medium 20" - Plant 12" apart. Pink flowers.

General Information:
Plants produce an abundance ...Read More

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(Zone 8b) | August 2004 | neutral

A daisy like perennial plant. Commonly confused with Fleabane Erigeron Karvinskianus for similar flowers. These perennials form clumps up...Read More

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Springfield, MA (Zone 6a) | July 2004 | neutral

i love the pretty dainty and vibrant pink flower with its yellow center. however, the foliage is rather bland and dull. in part shade i...Read More

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