We’re always looking for more “green mulch” plants, which cover the ground, reducing weed pressure, while not choking out desirable plants. One such plant we feel should be more widely grown is Erigeron pulchellus. This amazing perennial is native to every state east of the Mississippi River. So, why isn’t it grown in every garden? Inquiring minds want to know. The rosettes lay flat on the ground, but are topped right now with short 8″ spikes of blush pink daisies. Our photo from the garden this week is the clone Erigeron pulchellus ‘Lynnhaven Carpet’. Erigeron pulchellus is easy to grow in average soils in light shade to part sun.
I love this plant! I’m not sure that any part my yard is considered dry, but this plant grows and spreads nicely in never watered areas here in light shade. I love the big leaves and how well it holds up through the winter. The pink daisy flowers is an added bonus.
do you have any of this “ground cover ” for this weekend open house?
Yes, we do.