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Santa Barbara Daisy, Mexican Daisy

Erigeron Karvinskianus

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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.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 9–10Climate Subtropical
Santa Barbara Daisy, Mexican Daisy (Erigeron Karvinskianus) — commonly called Santa Barbara Daisy or Mexican Daisy

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Santa Barbara Daisy, Mexican Daisy (Erigeron Karvinskianus) — it blooms from spring to frost; adorned with narrow white petals that gradually fade, image 62
Santa Barbara Daisy, Mexican Daisy (Erigeron Karvinskianus) — is a perennial heralded for its profusion of dainty white to pinkish flowers; adorned with narrow
Santa Barbara Daisy, Mexican Daisy (Erigeron Karvinskianus) — commonly called Santa Barbara Daisy or Mexican Daisy; this groundcover is drought-tolerant once
Santa Barbara Daisy, Mexican Daisy (Erigeron Karvinskianus) — though not strictly necessary as this plant will readily self-seed; ensuring that, image 76
Santa Barbara Daisy, Mexican Daisy (Erigeron Karvinskianus) — filling in gaps with delicate foliage and blossoms; this groundcover is, image 77
Santa Barbara Daisy, Mexican Daisy (Erigeron Karvinskianus) — requiring only occasional watering once the roots are well-established; its spreading, image 79
Santa Barbara Daisy, Mexican Daisy (Erigeron Karvinskianus) — Foliage is fine and feathery, creating a softened texture within the garden; adorned, image 78

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