• Array of Erigeron karvinskianus plants in black nursery pots, displaying dense growth with small green leaves and delicate white daisy-like flowers, perfect for ground cover and borders in gardens.
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Seaside Daisy / Mexican Fleabane (Erigeron karvinskianus)

Seaside Daisy / Mexican Fleabane (Erigeron karvinskianus)

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Why we love this plant!

The Mexican Daisy is a vigorous, spreading groundcover that produces profuse blooms in shades of white, pink, and soft purple. Well-adapted to South East Queensland’s climate, it thrives in a variety of conditions, from full sun to partial shade, making it highly versatile for home gardens. It is commonly used to soften edges in rockeries, spill over retaining walls, and fill gaps between pavers, creating a natural, cascading effect. This low-maintenance plant is also beneficial for erosion control on slopes and embankments. As an added ecological benefit, its long flowering period supports pollinators like bees and butterflies, enhancing biodiversity in the garden. Drought-tolerant once established, it is an ideal choice for water-wise and cottage-style gardens.

Care Considerations

Watering preferences:

  • Requires low to moderate watering and is drought tolerant once established.
  • Benefits from additional watering in extended dry periods.

Mulching preferences:

  • Applying organic mulch may help retain moisture and suppress weeds, particularly when establishing.

Fertilising preferences:

  • Fertilisation is generally not required.
  • A light application of balanced fertiliser may encourage more flowering.

Pruning preferences:

  • Pruning is not necessary but a light trim after flowering may encourage new blooms and a compact shape.

Good to Know:

  • Thrives in South East Queensland’s mild winters and warm, humid summers but requires well-drained soil to avoid root rot.
  • Spreads readily, making it useful as a ground cover.

Plant Details
Common uses: Border planting, Container growing, Seasonal colour, Pollinator-friendly, Low maintenance garden, Drought hardy/tolerant, Robust/Hardy, Coastal garden, Courtyard garden, and Cottage garden
Expected Height Range: 0.1 m - 0.3 m
Spread Range: 0.5 m - 1.5 m
Preferred positioning: Full sun, Partial sun, and Partial shade
Flower Season/s: Summer, Spring, and Autumn
Flower Colour/s:
Plant life cycle: Perennial
Habitat: Native to Mexico and Central America, where it thrives in coastal areas and rocky outcrops. It is well adapted to a range of conditions, from dry slopes to garden edges.
Leaf information: Small, fine-textured, mid-green leaves with a soft feel.
Preferred Soil: Prefers slightly dry to moist conditions with well-drained soils, but tolerates a range of moisture levels.
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