Mexican fleabane, Erigeron karvinskianus, is a charming slender plant native to Mexico, but has established itself in many Mediterranean areas and dry gardens in Britain. It looks lovely creeping down the sides of stone or brick steps or tucked in wall crevices, where it both seeds itself and also spreads slowly with its rhizomatous roots.
Erigeron karvinskianus 'Profusion' bears masses of flowers (in profusion) from May to November. While they are white when they open, the daisy-like flowers gradually become pink with age, so different shades of flower will be found on one plant.
Grow Erigeron karvinskianus 'Profusion' in well-drained soil in full sun. It's easily raised from seed, which may be scattered in the cracks between paving stones or mixed with a little clay and pressed into hollowed mortar joints in walls.
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Erigeron ‘Profusion’ and wildlife
Erigeron ‘Profusion’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
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Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Erigeron ‘Profusion’ poisonous?
Erigeron ‘Profusion’ has no toxic effects reported.
