fleabane
Erigeron 'Azurfee' AZURE FAIRY
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
Lavender-blue rays and yellow center disks Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,azure
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
Fleabane (Erigeron 'Azurfee' AZURE FAIRY) should be watered regularly with a deep watering at least once a week. Make sure the soil is moist but not soggy by sticking your finger into the soil up to your first knuckle and feeling for dampness. If the soil is dry, provide a deep watering of 1 inch per square foot of garden soil. During especially hot or dry months, water every 3-5 days making sure to avoid water-logging of the soil by adding water slowly so it has the chance to soak in. Fertilize with an all-purpose fertilizer once a month to keep your fleabane healthy and looking its best.
sunlight
Azure Fairy Fleabane (Erigeron 'Azurfee') is an annual or perennial plant species which prefers full sunlight in order to thrive and flower during the growing season. The plant typically requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day for best results. In general, it is best to place the plant in an area that receives morning sunlight and afternoon shade in order to provide the right balance for optimal growth and flowering. In very hot climates, the plant may need some afternoon shade or filtered sunlight to prevent sun stress. Additionally, providing afternoon shade can help to keep the plant from wilting in very hot temperatures.
pruning
Fleabane (Erigeron 'Azurfee' AZURE FAIRY) benefits from regular pruning to keep it looking full and to promote the growth of new shoots. Pruning should be done when the plant produces new growth each spring and again in late summer. In the spring, remove any dead, damaged or diseased stems, as well as any stems that cross over or are growing at awkward angles. Then, trim back the remaining stems by about 1-third to 1-half of their length to encourage compact growth and to shape the plant. In late summer, reduce the remaining stems by a further 1-third to 1-half to prepare the plant for winter. It’s best to trim back to just above a node, which is where a leaf, stem or flower bud joins the stem. Make sure to dispose of all pruned material as newly pruned plants may be affected by some insects and diseases.
