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Erigeron compositus
Erigeron compositus Pursh
Cutleaf Daisy, Dwarf Mountain Fleabane, Alpine Daisy
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Erigeron compositus var. discoideus, Erigeron compositus var. glabratus, Erigeron compositus var. multifidus, Erigeron compositus var. typicus, Erigeron trifidus
USDA Symbol: erco4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N), GL (N)
A dwarf, cushion-like plant with compact mounds of woolly, pinnately divided leaves. Short flower stalks rise from the matte leaves and bear a single miniature, white, pink or bluish, daisy-like flower with a yellow center.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , YellowBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AK , AZ , CA , CO , ID , MT , ND , NV , OR , SD , UT , WA , WYCanada: AB , BC , MB , NL , NS , NT , NU , QC , SK , YT
Native Distribution: Greenland to AK, s. to Que. & at high altitudes in the western states
Native Habitat: Gravelly, alpine slopes
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Part Shade
CaCO3 Tolerance: High
Soil Description: Granite gravels.
Conditions Comments: Not Available
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesValue to Beneficial Insects
Supports Conservation Biological ControlThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Propagation
Description: Propagate by divisions, by woody stem cuttings taken in spring or by seed. Seeds require light for germination.Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes
Find Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
View propagation protocol from Native Plants Network.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Bibliography
Bibref 841 - Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants (2006) Burrell, C. C.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Erigeron compositus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Erigeron compositus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Erigeron compositus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2018-08-03Research By: TWC Staff