Erigeron quercifolius
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Natural Range in Florida
USDA Zones
Suitable to grow in:
10A 10B 11 8A 8B 9A 9B
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Oakleaf Fleabane
Asteraceae (Compositae)
Also known as Erigeron philadelphicus var. quercinus
Plant Specifics
| Size: | 1-2 ft tall by .5-.75 ft wide | |
| Life Span: | Short-lived perennial | |
| Flower Color: | White,yellow,lavender | |
| Phenology: | Winter dormant | |
| Habitats: | Pine flatwoods and disturbed areas |
Landscaping
| Recommended Uses: | Meadow or wildflower garden. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Light: | Full Sun, Part Shade | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Moisture Tolerance: |
always floodedextremely dry |
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| Moisture Tolerance: | Somewhat moist, no flooding ----- to ----- Somewhat moist, no flooding | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Water Flooding Tolerance: | Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Spray Tolerance: | Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray. Exposure to salt spray would be uncommon (major storms). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Soil/Substrate: | Sand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wildlife
Attracts pollinators.