Mexican Fleabane

(Erigeron karvinskianus)

Mexican Fleabane (Erigeron karvinskianus)

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Estimated Native Range

Summary

Erigeron karvinskianus, commonly known as Mexican Fleabane, is an evergreen perennial herb native to rocky and disturbed sites in Mexico and Central and South America. It typically forms a low mound up to 15 cm (5.9 in) high, spreading via woody rhizomes. The plant is characterized by its profuse daisy-like flowers, which bloom almost year-round in mild climates. Each flower head is about 1 cm (0.4 inches) across, with a yellow disc center and a fringe of 50 to 80 white to pinkish ray florets that become more pink with age. The flowers are highly attractive to pollinators.

Mexican Fleabane is valued for its long flowering season and its ability to soften hard landscapes when grown in wall crevices or between paving stones. It is also used in rock gardens, as a ground cover, and in containers. This plant is drought-tolerant once established and thrives in well-drained soil, preferring full sun to part shade. It has earned the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit for its garden performance. However, it can become invasive outside its native range, so gardeners should check local regulations before planting.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

Plant Type: Herb
Height: 0.5-1 feet
Width: 1-2 feet
Growth Rate: Rapid
Flower Color: White
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Low, Medium
Drainage: Fast

Common Uses

Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control, Fire Resistant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Rocky and disturbed sites in Mexico and Central and South America

Other Names

Common Names: Santa Barbara Daisy , Spanish Daisy , Karwinsky’s Fleabane , Bony-Tip Fleabane , Latin American Fleabane , Rock Side Daisy , Stachelspitziges Berufkraut , Vergerette De Karvinski , Muurfijnstraal , Murbinka

Scientific Names: Erigeron karvinskianus , Erigeron mucronatus , Erigeron karvinskianus var. mucronatus , Erigeron karvinskianus var. karvinskianus , Erigeron leucanthemifolius , Erigeron trilobus , Erigeron karvinskianus var. mucronatum , Erigeron gaudichaudii

GBIF Accepted Name: Erigeron karvinskianus DC.