
Robin's Plantain
Erigeron Pulchellus var. Pulchellus Lynnhaven Carpet
Lynnhaven Carpet Robin's Plantain offers a charming, low-maintenance groundcover solution with a profusion of delicate, daisy-like blooms.
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About this plant
Erigeron Pulchellus var. Pulchellus 'Lynnhaven Carpet', commonly known as Robin's Plantain, is an exceptional selection perfect for adding a touch of natural beauty to your landscape. This delightful perennial forms a dense, spreading carpet of bright green foliage, creating an attractive and weed-suppressing groundcover. From late spring through early summer, it bursts into bloom with an abundance of charming, lavender-pink to white daisy-like flowers, each featuring a sunny yellow center. These cheerful blossoms are not only beautiful but also attract beneficial pollinators to your garden. 'Lynnhaven Carpet' is renowned for its vigor and adaptability, thriving in a variety of conditions once established. It's an ideal choice for naturalized areas, rock gardens, borders, or as a living mulch under taller plants, offering reliable, long-lasting performance.
Care & maintenance
Easily grown in average, well-draining soil. Requires minimal maintenance once established. Deadheading spent flowers can encourage more blooms and a tidier appearance. Divide overcrowded clumps every few years in early spring or fall to maintain vigor.
Quick facts
- Type
- perennial
- Mature height
- 6-12 inches
- Mature width
- 1-2 feet
- Sun
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Medium; drought tolerant once established
- Growth rate
- Moderate