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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Erigeron philadelphicus is a BIENNIAL/PERENNIAL growing to 0.7 m (2ft 4in) by 0.3 m (1ft).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 2. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies), bees, Apomictic (reproduce by seeds formed without sexual fusion).
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.
It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.
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Synonyms
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;
Edible Uses
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Medicinal Uses
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Astringent Diaphoretic Diuretic Emmenagogue Epilepsy Errhine
A tea made from the plant is astringent, diaphoretic, diuretic and emmenagogue[222, 257]. It is used in the treatment of chronic diarrhoea, gout, gravel, epilepsy and menstrual problems[207, 254, 257]. A poultice of the plant is used to treat headaches and is also applied to sores[257]. It should not be taken by pregnant women since it can induce a miscarriage[257]. A snuff made from the powdered florets is used to make a person with catarrh sneeze[257].
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Other Uses
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Cultivation details
Prefers a moderately fertile well-drained soil in a sunny position[200]. Plants succeed in maritime gardens[233]. Plants grow in calcareous and clay soils in the wild[274]. Plants produce masses of seed and often self-sow freely when in a suitable position[200, 233]. Very few members of this genus will hybridise with other members of the genus[274].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Propagation
Seed - sow spring in situ. The seed usually germinates within four weeks.
Other Names
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Found In
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Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Botanical References
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