Erigeron speciosus, Aspen Fleabane variegated very long and narrow with

very long and narrow with spiny margins

late spring until frost

Blueberries are self-fertile but will benefit

not edible

its exfoliating bark shows pink beneath

Erigeron speciosus, Aspen Fleabane variegated very long and narrow withBlooming all summer, this showiest of species Erigeron, with large, blue purple ray flowers and yellow center disk, is a native of higher elevations in the Pacific Northwest. Tough, beautiful, and indomitable. It is most commonly found growing in open forest settings with light shade or mostly sun, but in a garden, it does beautifully in full sun as long as it has weekly water. Mature size: 2 ft x 2 ft and slowly colonizing. Minimum temperature: 30 F