Erigeron karvinskianus Profusion

Common Name:
Mexican Fleabane 'Profusion' / Seaside Daisy

Description:
Erigeron karvinskianus 'Profusion', commonly known as Mexican Fleabane 'Profusion', is a semi-evergreen perennial celebrated for its abundant, daisy-like flowers and vigorous growth habit. The plant forms a low, spreading mat of narrow, hairy, grey-green leaves, reaching about 15–30 cm in height. From late spring through autumn, it produces a profusion of small, yellow-centered flowers that open white and gradually transition to pinkish-purple hues, creating a charming, multicolored display. This cultivar is particularly noted for its compact, bushy habit and free-flowering nature. 

Ideal for Melbourne's climate, 'Profusion' thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils. Once established, it exhibits drought tolerance and can adapt to various soil types. Its trailing habit makes it suitable for use in rock gardens, as ground cover, along borders, or cascading over walls and containers. Additionally, the flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, enhancing garden biodiversity.

Form:

• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 15–30 cm
• Width: 90–150 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• White (aging to Pinkish-Purple)

Key Attributes:

• Drought Tolerant
• Bee Attracting
• Butterfly Attracting
• Low Maintenance
• Suitable for Rock Gardens
• Suitable for Containers

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Lavender (Lavandula spp.)
• Salvia (Salvia spp.)
• Thyme (Thymus spp.)
• Sedum (Sedum spp.)