Plant Database
Mexican Daisy
Erigeron karvinskianus
Mexican Daisy, also known as Santa Barbara Daisy, is a charming and prolific perennial that creates a delicate, frothy carpet of color. Its fine, sprawling stems are covered in tiny, lance-shaped leaves and an endless succession of small, daisy-like flowers. The blossoms perform a delightful color change, opening white and gradually maturing to soft pink and finally lavender-purple before fading, often displaying all three hues on the plant at once. Blooming nearly year-round in mild climates, it is a perfect, low-maintenance plant for softening edges, spilling over walls, or filling crevices in patios and rock gardens.
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Prolific, Color-Changing Daisies: Produces masses of tiny flowers that transition from white to pink to lavender, creating a multi-colored effect.
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Long, Nearly Continuous Bloom: Flowers from spring through fall, and often year-round in frost-free areas.
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Trailing, Ground-Cover Habit: Forms a low, spreading mat that gracefully cascades over walls, containers, or edges.
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Exceptionally Drought Tolerant: Once established, it thrives on minimal water and is ideal for xeriscaping.
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Self-Seeds Gently: Naturalizes easily to fill in spaces without becoming invasive, adding a relaxed, cottage-garden feel.