Erigeron pulchellus 'Lynnhaven Carpet'
$9.99 / 1 QT
Robin's Plantain ·
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Description
Erigeron pulchellus 'Lynnhaven Carpet', commonly known as Robin's Plantain, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its white or lilac purple flowers during spring and summer. It typically matures 1–2 feet tall and 1.5–2 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained clay or loam soil. Its native range or documented parentage is East Canada to U.S.A. Flowers attract butterflies and bees. In the landscape, it works well in border, mass planting, and meadow. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to drought, dry soil, and heat.
Benefits
Brings more movement to the garden by drawing butterflies and other pollinators. Offers native-plant character in a garden-friendly selected form.
Features
Erigeron pulchellus 'Lynnhaven Carpet' produces white, purple, lavender flowers and provides cultivar-specific ornamental interest.
Usage/Use
Mixed border, pollinator garden, cottage garden, mass planting
| Erigeron pulchellus 'Lynnhaven Carpet' | |
| Robin's Plantain | |
| 'Lynnhaven Carpet | |
| No | |
| Best grown in full sun to part sun with average moisture. | |
| Full Sun to Part Sun; Average moisture; Well-drained average garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Garden origin / cultivated selection | |
| Native Cultivar (Nativar) | |
| Yes | |
| East Canada to U.S.A | |
| Yes |
| 4 - 9 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 4–9; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Full Sun | |
| Loam | |
| 6 - 8 | |
| 1 - 3 ft | |
| 1 - 3 ft | |
| Medium | |
| 1 - 3 ft |
| Yes | |
| Longtime | |
| Mid-Summer | |
| None | |
| White | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Butterflies | |
| Native Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Sun-Loving Perennials | |
| Spreading | |
| Average | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Average Water | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| Low | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |