Erigeron karvinskianus

Common Name: Seaside Daisy / Mexican Fleabane

Description:
Erigeron karvinskianus, commonly known as Seaside Daisy or Mexican Fleabane, is a hardy, evergreen perennial ground cover known for its delicate, daisy-like flowers that change from white to soft pink as they mature. Blooming almost year-round, with peak flowering in spring and summer, it forms a soft, spreading mat of fine green foliage. This fast-growing, low-maintenance plant thrives in Melbourne’s climate, preferring full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. It is highly drought-tolerant once established and ideal for rockeries, borders, cottage gardens, and hanging baskets. Occasional trimming helps maintain a neat appearance and encourages fresh blooms.

Form:

• Ground Cover
• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 20-30cm
• Width: 1-1.5m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers all year round (Peak in Spring and Summer)

Flower Colour:

• White (turning soft pink with age)
• Yellow Centre

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Perennial
• Drought Tolerant
• Bee Attracting
• Butterfly Attracting
• Fast-growing
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Salvia (Salvia spp.)
• Osteospermum (African Daisy)
• Verbena (Verbena spp.)
• Gazania (Gazania spp.)