Santa Barbara Daisy Seeds | Erigeron karvinskianus 'Stallone' | White to Pink | Perennial Groundcover | Zones 5–8

Santa Barbara Daisy Seeds – Erigeron karvinskianus ‘Stallone’ | Perennial Groundcover

Santa Barbara Daisy (Erigeron karvinskianus ‘Stallone’) is a fast-growing, heavy-blooming perennial groundcover that produces a near-endless cascade of small, delicate daisy-like flowers from June through October — and nearly year-round in mild-winter climates. Blooms open white and gracefully age through shades of pink and lilac, creating a multi-toned, living tapestry effect with multiple colors present on the same plant at once. The ‘Stallone’ variety is an improved, more vigorous selection over the widely grown ‘Profusion’ — more floriferous, more spreading, and more reliably perennial across Zones 5–8. Non-GMO. Excellent for cottage gardens, low walls, cascading containers, hillside coverage, and pollinator plantings.

Variety Details

• Botanical Name: Erigeron karvinskianus ‘Stallone’
• Common Names: Santa Barbara Daisy, Mexican Daisy, Mexican Fleabane
• Type: Hardy perennial groundcover — non-GMO
• USDA Zones: 5–8; near year-round bloomer in mild-winter climates (Zone 9+)
• Bloom color: White (opening) → pink → lilac (aging) — multi-toned on the plant simultaneously
• Bloom season: June–October; near year-round in warm climates
• Height: 4–8 inches | Spread: Up to 24 inches
• Light: Full sun to partial shade (part shade recommended in hot locations)
• Soil: Well-drained, pH 6.1–7.8
• Drought tolerance: Good once established; tolerates heat and low desert conditions
• Pollinator value: Excellent — attractive to bees and butterflies throughout the long bloom season
• Coverage: ~1,000 seeds covers 20 sq ft

Garden Uses

• Groundcover — spreads to fill gaps in beds and borders with a soft, billowing cottage texture
• Cascading over walls and banks — the spreading, trailing habit drapes beautifully over raised beds, retaining walls, and slopes
• Containers and hanging baskets — spills over edges elegantly; excellent in mixed patio planters
• Cottage and wildflower gardens — the relaxed, multi-toned bloom habit fits perfectly in informal plantings
• Pollinator gardens — long season of small daisy flowers provides continuous forage for bees and butterflies
• Will reseed naturally in the landscape where adequate moisture is available

Sowing Instructions

• Indoor start: Sow 4–6 weeks before last frost in sterile starter mix.
• Do not cover seeds — light is required for germination. Press seeds gently onto the surface of moist mix.
• Germination temperature: 60°F | Germination time: 14–30 days
• Direct sow: After frost danger passes; press onto a prepared, weed-free bed surface and keep evenly moist until established.
• Spacing: 12–24 inches apart

Ongoing Care

• Cut back in late winter or early spring to remove scruffy or frost-damaged foliage and encourage a flush of fresh growth.
• Moderate to ample irrigation during the growing season; suits oasis and cottage garden zones. Once established, tolerates periods of drought.
• Self-seeds freely where water is available — allow some seedlings to naturalize or deadhead to control spread.