Erigeron karvinskianus Fleabane (Erigeron karvinskianus) air-IDJ-er-on kar-vin-skee-AY-nus Synonyms:  Erigeron mucronatus Genus:  Erigeron 'Profusion' fleabane is a carpeting, rhizomatous, woody-based perennial with lax, branching stems and abundant yellow-centered white flowers in summer. Blossoms fade to pink and purple. Foliage is hairy and grayish green. Excellent in containers. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Useful for a wall or paving crevices. Well adapted to dry summers and can tolerate drought once established. Care:  Grow in fertile, well-drained soil that does not dry out in summer. Deadhead to encourage further flowering. For cut flowers, pick when fully open. Propagation:  Divide, or root basal cuttings, in spring. Problems:  Bidens mottle virus, downy mildew, powdery mildew, rust, white smut, leaf spots, Southern blight, and rust.

Overview

Height 6 in. to 12 in. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Spreads Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Moderate Characteristics Showy Flowers Bloom Time Early Summer, Late Summer, Summer Flower Color Pink, Purple, White, Yellow Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Cut Flower Style Rock Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Tolerance Drought Tolerant Type Perennials