Erigeron karvinskianus, commonly known as Mexican Fleabane, is a charming, low-maintenance perennial admired for its profusion of small, daisy-like flowers. Starting as white blooms in late spring, the flowers gradually age to soft pink, creating a delicate, two-tone effect that lasts throughout summer and into early autumn.
This resilient plant forms compact mounds of fine, green foliage and produces airy, spreading stems that make it ideal for cascading over walls, filling cracks in paving, or softening the edges of borders. Mexican Fleabane thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, and it is tolerant of poor, dry soils, making it perfect for rockeries, coastal gardens, and urban planting schemes.
Highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, Erigeron karvinskianus combines ornamental appeal with ecological value. Its low-maintenance habit and long flowering season make it a reliable and versatile addition to sunny garden settings.
Key Features:
- Masses of daisy-like flowers that age from white to pink
- Long flowering period from late spring to early autumn
- Compact, spreading habit suitable for walls, paving cracks, and borders
- Attracts pollinators
- Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance
- Fully hardy in the UK
Erigeron karvinskianus is an ideal choice for gardeners seeking a resilient, flowering perennial with year-long charm and a gentle cascade of colour.
Erigeron Karvinskianus (Mexican Fleabane)
Plant Factfile
Height 15-30cm Spread 25-50cm Soil Chalk, loam, sand Flowers June - September Position Full Sun Hardiness H1-H4 What you’re buying
Plant images are used for illustrative purposes only, so you know what your plant will look like once fully grown.
You’re purchasing your chosen size of plug plant (by selecting “Plant Size” option above).
Mini Plugs: Each plug is approximately 15mm sq, containing tender young seedlings in need of pricking out and potting on to grow before being planted out.
Midi Plugs: Each plug is approximately 20mm sq, plants are a little more mature than the mini's, can sometimes be planted out if the weather is good and the last frost has passed.
Maxi Plugs: Each plug is approximately 30mm sq, plants are more mature, sometimes over a year old, which can mean well developed root systems and/or fewer leaves due to winter dormancy or cutting back. Generally hardened off and garden ready, though for best results good weather is preferred for planting out.
Full information about plant sizes, including pictures, can be found here.
Delivery & Dispatch
Delivery Costs
- £3 flat rate delivery on all orders under £50
- Free delivery on orders over £50
When Orders Are Posted
Orders are normally posted on the Tuesday following your order. This helps us work efficiently and also reduces unnecessary trips and emissions. In most cases, after Tuesday posting your plants should arrive before the weekend.
Packaging & Plant Care During Transit
Our plugs are gently squeezed and carefully packed into breathable, unsealed plastic bags. The plants are then packed into recycled cardboard packaging wherever possible.