Seaside Daisy

Scientific Name:
Erigeron glaucus

Found On

Bird Island Trail, Coal Chute Trail, Cypress Grove Trail, Granite Point Trail, Moss Cove Trail, North Shore Trail, South Shore Trail
Description

A perennial herb in the aster family, seaside daisies grow throughout the Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. It is easily recognizable by its lavender petals and blue-green leaves.

The Seaside Daisy attracts bees and butterflies, sometimes blooming from winter through summer.

Fun Facts

Seaside Daisies are highly tolerant of harsh salt spray and wind, growing in sand and on steep banks at Point Lobos. 

Nature Topics
Plants and Geology, Common Wildflowers

Habitat

Feeding

Related Media
Seaside daisies carpeting Coal Chute Point

Photo by Lisa Lapin

Seaside Daisy growing at Point Lobos

Photo by Jeri Passalaqua

Seaside Daisy relies on

  • Line drawing on the sun

    Sun

  • Line drawing of a water drop

    Water

  • Line drawing of a plant above ground and its roots below ground

    Nutrients