Annual Fleabane, Eastern daisy fleabane
Erigeron annuus
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Basic Information
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
Genus: erigeron
Plant ID (slug): erigeron-annuus
Numeric ID: 22181
USDA Hardiness: 3-8
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Erigeron annuus is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies), bees, Apomictic (reproduce by seeds formed without sexual fusion). The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
N. America. Naturalized in C. Europe.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young plant - boiled[105, 177].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Erigeron annuus Annual Fleabane, Eastern daisy fleabane