Erigeron pulchellus var. pulchellus 'Lynnhaven Carpet' - Lynnhaven Carpet Robin's Plantain
Lynnhaven Carpet Robin's Plantain is a low-growing native perennial that forms a dense mat of velvety gray-green foliage. Small aster-like flowers that open pale purple and age to white bloom on tall stems from late spring into early summer. Flowers best in part sun and rocky to sandy well-drained soils. Drought tolerant.
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Type: |
Perennial, Groundcover |
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Height: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spread: |
0.75’ - 1’ |
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Spacing: |
1’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple/White |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance Plant. No serious insect or disease problems. Some susceptibility to powdery mildew, leaf spots and rust. Will perform poorly in soils with too much organic matter. Will self-seed.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Native Gardens, Wall Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Lavander Cotton, Shasta Daisy, Stonecrop
IMAGES: Prides Corner, Erigeron pulchellus var. pulchellus 'Lynnhaven Carpet'
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.