Seaside Daisy
Erigeron glaucus
Also listed as Woodvillea calendulacea, Aster bonariensis
Also known as Seaside Fleabane, Beach Aster
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Seaside Daisy is a low-growing coastal perennial with daisy-like flowers in shades of blue, purple, and pink that bloom prolifically over a long season. Extremely salt- and wind-tolerant, it thrives in sandy, poor soils and is excellent for seaside gardens, erosion control, and xeriscape designs.
Why grow it
Seaside Daisy outperforms most ornamental daisies in coastal salt spray and windy conditions, making it a practical choice where typical perennials struggle. Its tolerance for poor, sandy soils and minimal water needs once established suit xeriscape and erosion control applications better than heavier-feeding alternatives. The extended bloom period and low growth habit provide ground cover function in maritime zones where few other flowering perennials remain vigorous.
Watch out for
In humid inland climates, powdery mildew and root rot can develop if soil moisture remains high or air circulation is poor. Plants may decline or require replacement after 4-5 years in some regions, so treating it as semi-permanent rather than long-lived is prudent. Deadheading spent flowers encourages continued bloom but is not essential for plant health.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Coastal California and Baja California
Native to: California, Oregon
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Wayne Roderick produces large violet-blue flowers on a robust plant; Cape Sebastian is a compact cultivar with lavender blooms, ideal for smaller spaces and containers.
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Seaside Daisy is a low-growing coastal perennial with daisy-like flowers in shades of blue, purple, and pink that bloom prolifically over a long season. Extremely salt- and wind-tolerant, it thrives in sandy, poor soils and is excellent for seaside gardens, erosion control, and xeriscape designs.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Seaside Daisy grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Seaside Daisy outperforms most ornamental daisies in coastal salt spray and windy conditions, making it a practical choice where typical perennials struggle. Its tolerance for poor, sandy soils and minimal water needs once established suit xeriscape and erosion control applications better than heavier-feeding alternatives. The extended bloom period and low growth habit provide ground cover function in maritime zones where few other flowering perennials remain vigorous.
Watch out for
In humid inland climates, powdery mildew and root rot can develop if soil moisture remains high or air circulation is poor. Plants may decline or require replacement after 4-5 years in some regions, so treating it as semi-permanent rather than long-lived is prudent. Deadheading spent flowers encourages continued bloom but is not essential for plant health.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Coastal California and Baja California
Native to: California, Oregon
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Wayne Roderick produces large violet-blue flowers on a robust plant; Cape Sebastian is a compact cultivar with lavender blooms, ideal for smaller spaces and containers.