Color-Changing Blooms
Produces delicate daisy-like flowers that open white and gradually turn pink or lavender with age.
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Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Santa Barbara Daisy Seeds
Santa Barbara Daisy, scientifically known as Erigeron karvinskianus, is a charming perennial flowering plant admired for its small daisy-like flowers with bright yellow centers. Its blooms open white and gradually develop soft pink and lavender shades as they mature. With its spreading growth habit and long flowering season, this plant is ideal for garden borders, rock gardens, containers, hanging baskets, and decorative ground cover.
White and Pink Flowers
Perennial Flowering Plant
Low-Growing Ground Cover
Pollinator Friendly
Key Features
Spreading Growth Habit
Develops a spreading, low-growing form that creates attractive flowering ground cover.
Long Flowering Season
Produces abundant small flowers over an extended period in suitable growing conditions.
Pollinator Attraction
Its daisy-like flowers provide nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
Product Highlights
White flowers aging to pink and lavender
Bright yellow flower centers
Low-growing perennial plant
Excellent flowering ground cover
Suitable for rock gardens and borders
Can grow in containers and hanging baskets
Attracts bees and butterflies
Tolerates relatively dry conditions once established
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Erigeron karvinskianus |
| Common Name | Santa Barbara Daisy; Mexican Fleabane; Spanish Daisy |
| Plant Family | Asteraceae |
| Seed Type | Perennial Flower Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Low-growing, spreading perennial |
| Flower Color | White, pink, and lavender with yellow centers |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Approximately Zones 6–9, depending on local conditions |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Growing Season | Spring through fall; longer in mild climates |
| Sowing Method | Surface sowing; seeds need light for germination |
| Germination Time | Approximately 14–30 days |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 60–70°F (16–21°C) |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained, moderately fertile soil |
| Watering Needs | Moderate watering during establishment; relatively drought tolerant once established |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 6–12 inches |
| Mature Plant Spread | Approximately 12–36 inches |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 12–24 inches |
| Propagation | Seeds, division, and cuttings |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Growing Medium
Select a well-drained seed-starting mix and fill seed trays or small containers. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soil.
Select a well-drained seed-starting mix and fill seed trays or small containers. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soil.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Scatter the tiny seeds over the soil surface and gently press them into the growing medium. Do not cover deeply because light helps germination.
Scatter the tiny seeds over the soil surface and gently press them into the growing medium. Do not cover deeply because light helps germination.
Step 3: Maintain Moisture
Mist gently to keep the surface consistently moist. Provide suitable light and temperatures during germination.
Mist gently to keep the surface consistently moist. Provide suitable light and temperatures during germination.
Step 4: Transplant Seedlings
Once seedlings are established and large enough to handle, transplant them into garden beds or containers with adequate spacing.
Once seedlings are established and large enough to handle, transplant them into garden beds or containers with adequate spacing.
Step 5: Encourage Flowering
Provide sufficient sunlight, occasional watering, and well-drained soil. Trim excessive growth when needed to maintain a neat spreading shape.
Provide sufficient sunlight, occasional watering, and well-drained soil. Trim excessive growth when needed to maintain a neat spreading shape.
Bring Natural Beauty with Santa Barbara Daisy
Santa Barbara Daisy adds delicate white, pink, and lavender flowers to gardens with its attractive spreading growth habit. Perfect for rock gardens, garden borders, containers, and flowering ground cover, this perennial creates a beautiful display while attracting beneficial pollinators. Grow these charming flowers and enjoy their long-lasting seasonal color.
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore helpful information about Santa Barbara Daisy seed germination, flowering, and garden uses.
Do Santa Barbara Daisy flowers change color as they mature?
Yes. Santa Barbara Daisy flowers typically open white with yellow centers and gradually develop pink and lavender shades as they age. This creates a colorful display with multiple flower shades appearing on the same plant.
How do you germinate Santa Barbara Daisy seeds successfully?
Scatter the small seeds on the surface of moist, well-drained seed-starting mix and gently press them down without covering them. Light is important for germination. Keep the growing medium consistently moist until seedlings appear.
Is Santa Barbara Daisy suitable for rock gardens and retaining walls?
Yes. Its spreading growth habit makes it particularly suitable for rock gardens, wall crevices, retaining walls, and garden edges. Its trailing stems can soften hard surfaces with attractive daisy-like flowers.