Erigeron pulchellus Provenance:eco59: Northeast Seed Collective - original collection: Redding CT Unfairly blamed for hay fever

Unfairly blamed for hay fever

valuable for reducing  soil erosion because of its fibrous roots

these plants are a rich source of nectar

The sweet purple flowers of the Self Heal offer delicate beauty and serve as hosts for many pollinators

Erigeron pulchellus Provenance:eco59: Northeast Seed Collective - original collection: Redding CT Unfairly blamed for hay feverThis short lived perennial, with its perky, daisy like flowers, is useful as a groundcover and weed suppressant. A member of the aster family, it blooms in late spring to early summer and is adaptable to a range of well drained soil types. Used by herbalists as an anti inflammatory to ease respiratory cold symptoms.