Erigeron speciosus, Aspen Fleabane variegated its exfoliating bark shows pink

its exfoliating bark shows pink beneath

this Cyrtanthus species is among the easiest to grow of the oft-difficult-to-please genus

not edible

late spring until frost

Mature size: 14 inches tall

Erigeron speciosus, Aspen Fleabane variegated its exfoliating bark shows pinkBlooming all summer, this showiest of species Erigeron, with large, blue purple ray flowers and yellow center disk, is a native of higher elevations in the Pacific Northwest. Tough, beautiful, and indomitable. It is most commonly found growing in open forest settings with light shade or mostly sun, but in a garden, it does beautifully in full sun as long as it has weekly water. Mature size: 2 ft x 2 ft and slowly colonizing. Minimum temperature: 30 F