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Erigeron speciosus

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   2a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The herbaceous perennial Erigeron speciosus (aspen fleabane) bears showy and bright yellow blooms during mid-summer. The matte foliage is medium green in colour and medium in texture.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border, cut flowers and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Erigeron speciosus . Erigeron speciosus is tolerant of drought and salt.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.