Erigeron glaucus 'Cal Flora'

This seedling appeared at the base of a decorative pot planted with Erigeron glaucus ‘Cape Sebastian’. The seedling’s foliage and form appears to be intermediate between Erigeron glaucus ‘Cape Sebastian’ and Erigeron glaucus ‘Bountiful’. It has a nice dense habit, though a bit taller than ‘Cape Sebastian’, with larger and darker flowers held just above the foliage at about 10 inches in height. A natural along the coast where it thrives with little to no summer water once established and tolerates wind and salt spray. In hotter inland conditions give some afternoon shade and additional summer water. Good pollen and nectar source for bees and butterflies. Their seeds are favored by juncos and finches.