Erigeron pulchellus

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Robin's Plantain ( Erigeron pulchellus)Aster Family Very pale purple to white flowers begin blooming in North Carolina in mid-April. Flowers rise up 6-12” above the foliage and res emble small daisies. While the flowers are nice, the large, very fuzzy, evergreen leaves are the star of the show. Leaves are up to 5” long and form dense mats flush to the ground. It makes an ideal groundcover for average to dry areas that receive 3-4 hours of sun. Plants spread by rhizomes and will form small colonies over time. It is not considered aggressive. Blooms: White or pale purple, 2-3 weeks, Apr-MayLeaves: Evergreen basal leaves are up to 5” long and velvety with hairsHeight: 6-12” Space: 18-24”Soil: Average-DryExposure: Part shade-Part sunFauna: High pollinator value–attracts many types of pollinators, multiple moth host plantSeeds: Typical aster achenes are wind distributedDeer Resistance: MediumZone: 3-9Native Status: NC native, common in the Piedmont and Mountains, uncommon in the Coastal PlainsProvenance: Unknown , seed grown Show more