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Erigeron philadelphicus

 
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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Erigeron (er-IJ-er-on) (Info)
Species: philadelphicus (fil-uh-DEL-fee-kus) (Info)

2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Biennials
Perennials

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
Magenta (Pink-Purple)
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

2 positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive kittysue On Jul 7, 2009, kittysue from Fairborn, OH wrote:

Identifying features of the species, is hairy leaves, pinkish tint to blooms, and flower buds hang low before flowering. Other species of Erigeron have these features too, but this species excels at each. In my area this species flowers in early spring. Other species of Erigeron flower later. (Erigeron pulchellas) supposedly has more hairy leaves/stem, but it spreads underground, whereas (E. philadelphicus) does not.

I've seen this species mentioned as a possible host plant for the Northern Metalmark (Calephelis borealis).

Positive Allwild On Apr 19, 2009, Allwild from East, TX (Zone 7b) wrote:

Fleabane Daisy, Erigeron philadelphicus is native to Texas and many other states. All wildflowers are a joy to find growing in their natural habitat and this one is very attractive to bees and butterflies.

Neutral PurplePansies On Aug 3, 2004, PurplePansies from Deal, NJ (Zone 7a) wrote:

A very common weed or wildflower whichever you'd like to say. About three feet tall, pretty but weedy - not necessarily suitable for a garden unless in a hybrid form. Good in wildflower gardens but can be invasive. You can tell the difference between this and Erigeron annus as Erigeron annus has toothed leaves and Erigeron philadelphicus does not (it has smooth leaves :)

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Athens, Alabama
Hazel Green, Alabama
Wilmington, Delaware
Brookeville, Maryland
Young America, Minnesota
Cincinnati, Ohio
Fairborn, Ohio
Millersburg, Pennsylvania
Dike, Texas
Falling Waters, West Virginia
Liberty, West Virginia



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