erigeron annuus
Annual fleabane
Vergerette annuelle
No thanks, we have enough already
Growth Characteristics
Light Requirement
Full Sun More than 6 hours of direct sun a day to [Part Shade] More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil Humidity
Medium Sometimes holds water but for short periods of time
Blooming Period June to July
Size 12 to 36
Flower Color None
Habit Herb
Sowing
Stratification No stratification needed
Sowing Depth Just below surface
Sowing Period Late spring in warm soil
Dormancy need
Ideal For
Easy to germinate
Harvesting
PeriodAugust to September
Indicator Seeds have become fluffy and can be easily removed by shaking on gently pulling off from stem
Harvesting mean Shake seed head in paper bag
Seed Head Fluff
Viability Test No test needed before donating
Seed Storage Air Dry in paper bag or open container, for a few days until crisp, shaking seeds to move them once in a while to prevent molding
One cultivar Yes, do not donate unless you know source, and there are no known cultivars in your garden or at proximity
Packaging measure A dozen (12) seeds (eyeball)
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Distribution: Asclepias syriaca Linnaeus