Blue fleabane (Erigeron acer)
At a glance
- Lifecycle
- Biennial
- Exposure
- Full sun
Cultivation
Prefers a moderately fertile well-drained soil in a sunny position. There is some doubt over the correct name of this species. E. acris is said to be a synonym of E. acer. The entry is included under E. acer but this needs further investigation. Very few members of this genus will hybridise with other members of the genus.
Propagation
Seed - sow spring in situ. The seed usually germinates within four weeks.
Edible uses
Leaves - boiled.
Habitat
Grassy slopes on the high mountains of C. and N. Japan.
Native range
Northern Europe to eastern Asia - China and Japan. Also found in northern America.