Erigeron glaucus is a beautiful, compact, and tough species in the Erigeron genus. It is native to the coastal bluffs and dunes of the Western US. It can grow 1-2' in height and 2 feet wide. It has gray-blue leaves (hence the name) and it tolerant of wind, salt, and harsh sunlight. It is very drought tolerant once established, but looks best with a bit of supplemental water in the driest parts of summer.

It prefers well drained sand, loam, and clay. Will flower consistently through the summer.

Looks great in a rock garden or border. Very resistant to deer and gophers.

Water Use: Light once established

Light Requirement: Sun to part shade

Soil Moisture: Damp to dry

Soil type: Sand, clay, loam

Soil pH: 6-8

Drought Tolerance: High

Perennial

Special attributes: Larval host for moths, attracts beneficial insects including hoverflies, bumble bee plant, and deer resistant.