Santa Barbara Daisy, Mexican Daisy
Erigeron Karvinskianus
Overview
Erigeron karvinskianus, commonly called Santa Barbara Daisy or Mexican Daisy, is a perennial heralded for its profusion of dainty white to pinkish flowers. Thriving in USDA zones 5-11, it reaches 12-18 inches in height and 18-24 inches in spread. This groundcover is drought-tolerant once established and enjoys full sun to partial shade. Perfect for rock gardens and walls, it blooms from spring to frost, attracting pollinators and providing year-round interest.
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Low
- USDA zones
- 9–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Ground cover, Perennial
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Climate
- Subtropical
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