Erigeron bulbosa
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
What it is like
Erigeron bulbosa is a . The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies), bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Height (m): 0
Where it is found
Not known
Eastern N. America.
Conservation Status:
Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
Rating: 1
Root. No further details are given.
Root: includes bulbs, corms, tubers, rhizomes etc.
Medicine
Rating: 0
Other
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How it is grown
We have almost no information on this species and do not even know if it is perennial or annual, let alone whether it will grow in Britain. It probably prefers a moderately fertile well-drained soil in a sunny position. Very few members of this genus will hybridise with other members of the genus.
Propagating it: Seed - sow spring in situ. The seed usually germinates within four weeks.
Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds;
Habit:
Hardiness:
Growth:
Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)
Shade: No shade
Moisture: Moist