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Erigeron 'Pleasant Stream'
Robin's plantain (fleabane)
- Category: Perennial, Native
- Breeder: North Creek Unique™
- Hardiness Zone: 3-8
- Height: 12-15 in
- Spread: 18-24 in
- Spacing: 10 in
- Bloom Color: Pink
A fresh face for woodland gardens and beyond! 'Pleasant Stream' combines vibrant pink blooms with rich green foliage to create a groundcover that's both refined and resilient.
Green Infrastructure
| • | Green Roof |
Wetland Indicator Status
| • | Falcutative Upland (FACU) |
Plug Type
| • | Landscape Plug™ |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Late Spring / Early Summer |
Propagation Type
| • | Tissue culture |
Additional Information about Erigeron 'Pleasant Stream'
'Pleasant Stream' offers a fresh take on this dependable native favorite with a lush carpet of glossy, deep green foliage. Unlike the softly fuzzy leaves typical of the species, 'Pleasant Stream' features smoother, cleaner-looking foliage that forms a dense, low-growing groundcover. In spring, bright pink daisy-like flowers rise, creating a cheerful display that draws early-season pollinators!
Growing just a few inches tall with flowering stems reaching about 12-15", 'Pleasant Stream' is an easy-care perennial that thrives in everything from woodland gardens to naturalized plantings. It performs well in part shade but also adapts to full sun with adequate moisture, making it a versatile choice for edging pathways, filling spaces between larger perennials, or stabilizing gentle slopes.
Native to much of the eastern United States, Erigeron pulchellus naturally occurs in open woodlands, stream banks, wooded slopes, savannas, and other well-drained habitats. It tolerates a broad range of soil types, including sandy and rocky soils, and handles heat and humidity with ease once established. While it appreciates average moisture, it is remarkably adaptable and performs best in soils that are not overly rich.
'Pleasant Stream' is a knockout for those looking to combine durable groundcover with an extended season of attractive foliage! Its glossy leaves provide a refined look throughout the growing season, while its vibrant pink blooms offer an eye-catching splash of color in spring.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Erigeron 'Pleasant Stream'
Best if grown in part shade. Will tolerate dry conditions when shaded, but it needs moist soil when planted in full sun.
