1 / 4Key characteristics
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Height
- 8 to 12 inches
- Width
- 12 to 18 inches, spreading clump-forming
- Flower color
- Lavender to purple with yellow centers
- Foliage color
- Gray-green, fleshy leaves
- Bloom time
- Late spring to summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Low to moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; deadhead to prolong blooming
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 6 to 10
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies, bees, and other pollinators
Groundcovers
Erigeron glaucus ‘Bountiful’
Seaside Daisy
Erigeron glaucus 'Bountiful', commonly known as Seaside Daisy, is a vigorous perennial known for its profusion of daisy-like blooms. From late spring through summer, this plant produces abundant lavender-pink flowers with bright yellow centers, creating a cheerful and eye-catching display. The flowers stand out against its gray-green, fleshy foliage, which adds an attractive textural element to the garden.
Native to the coastal regions of California and Oregon, 'Bountiful' was specifically cultivated for its ability to thrive in tough seaside conditions.
Works well in
- Rock Gardens
- Coastal Gardens
- Waterwise Gardens
- Pollinator Gardens
Companion plants
Sea thrifts · Blue oat grasses · Lavender · California lilacs · Stonecrops · Rockroses
Design tip
Plant broad sweeps beside gravel paths or rocky outcrops where the soft flower color can unify surrounding plantings. Repeating generous drifts throughout sunny spaces creates a relaxed, naturalistic design while drawing pollinators across the garden all season long.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
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