Erigeron atticus
Erigeron atticus
- Native to:
- Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia-Slovakia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Türkiye
iNaturalist: © eleftherioskats (iNaturalist #132196779)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Erigeron
- Species:
- Erigeron atticus
- USDA Symbol:
- ERAT8
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink, purple
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★★★★☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained calcareous soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to alpine and subalpine regions
Propagation & Germination
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.