Erigeron pulchellus var. pulchellus 'Lynnhaven Carpet'

Robin's Plantain

Photo Credit: Stonehouse Nursery

Photo Credit: North Creek Nurseries

Photo Credit: North Creek Nurseries


Erigeron pulchellus var. pulchellus 'Lynnhaven Carpet'

Robin's Plantain

Differing from the species by its larger, 6' tall, pubescent gray-green foliage, this highly adaptable, heat, humidity and shade tolerant native groundcover spreads slowly to form a dense carpet. Slender stalks carry pale lavender buds and white flowers with yellow centers well above the foliage, attracting pollinating bees, butterflies and songbirds.

Plant Details

  • Zone: 3 - 8
  • Height: 12-15
  • Spread: 18-24
  • Exposure: Full Shade, Part Shade
  • Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Late Spring
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: White Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: No
  • Native: Nativar
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: No
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: Yes
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Plant Details

  • Zone: 3 - 8
  • Height: 12-15
  • Spread: 18-24
  • Exposure: Full Shade, Part Shade
  • Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Late Spring
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: White Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: No
  • Native: Nativar
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: No
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: Yes
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Grower Information

  • PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
  • Optimal Planting Time: Spring
  • Retail Sales Window: Spring, Summer
  • Moisture in Production: Average
  • Requires Shade in Production: No
  • Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
  • Vernalization Beneficial: Yes