Erigeron frigidus
Care, watering, light and tips for Erigeron frigidus on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asteraceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–35 °C
About Erigeron frigidus
Erigeron frigidus, commonly known as Zamárraga, is a small perennial herbaceous plant from the Asteraceae family, native to mountainous regions. It is characterized by its delicate daisy-like flowers, usually white or pink, which appear in spring and summer, forming dense clumps of green foliage. It is ideal for rock gardens, path edges, or as a groundcover in alpine gardens, adding a wild and charming touch.
Native range
Mountains of Central and Southern Europe
Care tips
It requires full sun or light partial shade for abundant flowering. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry slightly between waterings, and it is crucial to avoid waterlogging, especially in winter. It prefers well-drained soils, even poor or rocky ones, and a common mistake is planting it in heavy, clayey soils that retain too much moisture.
How to save a dying Erigeron frigidus
- Warning signs
- Wilting or yellowing leaves, soft stems, lack of flowering. May show rot at the base if overwatered.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. If potted, consider repotting to one with better drainage. Prune damaged stems.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and poor drainage are its biggest enemies, causing root rot. Also intense direct sun without acclimatization.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, it often recovers if watering and drainage issues are corrected quickly. It's quite resilient.