Robin’s Plantain

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Robin’s Plantain Erigeron pulchellus Part to light shade, medium to dry moisture level, tolerant of a range of soils, slightly acid pH.  8-20 inches height, blooms in spring, lavender/white/pink flowers, spreads by runners but not aggressive. Germination Code:  L, D.  Only a small percentage of seeds will germinate so sow thickly. Native Region:  Middle and East Tennessee Short-lived perennial that likes a bit of shade in the afternoon. Hairy leaves appear frosted and are attractive even when plant is not in bloom. Develops into small colonies if it is in a spot that it likes. Good food source for early bees and butterflies. flower;sun/shade;medium;sand flower;sun/shade;medium;rocky flower;sun/shade;medium;loam flower;sun/shade;dry;sand flower;sun/shade;dry;rocky flower;sun/shade;dry;loam flower;shade;medium;sand flower;shade;medium;rocky flower;shade;medium;loam flower;shade;dry;sand flower;shade;dry;rocky flower;shade;dry;loam