# seaside daisy (*Erigeron glaucus*) The seaside daisy is a cheerful flower that grows near the ocean. It has bright yellow centers and soft petals that can be white or purple. These flowers love sunny spots and can be found dancing in the breeze by the beach. - **Category:** [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/plant) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 6 - **Habitat:** Coastal areas ![seaside daisy](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Erigeron_Glaucus.jpg&width=800) Photo: JJ Harrison ( https://www.jjharrison.com.au/ ), CC BY-SA 3.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Erigeron_Glaucus.jpg) ## Appearance The seaside daisy has vibrant, purplish-pink to lavender ray petals surrounding a bright yellow center, forming a classic daisy shape. Its leathery, spoon-shaped leaves grow low to the ground, creating a dense mat of evergreen foliage. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Plantae - **Phylum:** Tracheophyta - **Class:** Magnoliopsida - **Order:** Asterales - **Family:** Asteraceae - **Genus:** Erigeron ## Interesting facts - Even though it loves the sun, it can grow right in the misty spray from ocean waves! - Its bright flowers are like a landing strip for thirsty bees and butterflies! - Seaside daisy blooms can change color slightly, sometimes appearing more purple or pink! - This tough plant can live for many years, bringing beauty to the same spot! ## Special abilities - **Salt Shield:** Seaside daisy can tolerate salty air and soil, thanks to its special adaptations that help it thrive close to the ocean. - **Drought Buster:** Seaside daisy has thick, fleshy leaves that store water, helping it survive dry spells common in its coastal home. - **Rock Hugger:** Seaside daisy has a strong, deep root system that helps it anchor itself firmly in sandy or rocky coastal soils, preventing erosion. ## Measurements & details - **Height:** 15-30 cm - **Spread:** 30-60 cm - **Flower Size:** 2-4 cm - **Bloom Season:** Spring to Fall - **Edible:** No - **Toxicity:** None - **Lifecycle:** Perennial - **Pollination Method:** Insect ## Ecological connections - **Pollinates:** Honey bee (*Apis mellifera*) — Gathers nectar and pollen - **Pollinates:** Yellow-faced bumblebee (*Bombus vosnesenskii*) — An important native pollinator - **Pollinates:** Painted Lady butterfly (*Vanessa cardui*) — Sips nectar from its flowers - **Eaten by:** California banana slug (*Ariolimax californicus*) — Occasionally browses its leaves ## Traits - [Flowering](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/flowering): Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle. - [Summer Blooming](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/summer-blooming): Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished. - [Everblooming](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/everblooming): Everblooming plants produce flowers continuously or in repeated flushes over a long period. - [Salt Tolerant](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/salt-tolerant): Salt tolerant plants can withstand and grow in conditions with elevated salinity levels in the soil or water. - [Drought Tolerant](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/drought-tolerant): Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability. - [Pollinator Magnet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator-magnet): Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms. - [Coastal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/coastal): Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater. ## Collections - [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/plants) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Enjoy looking at flowers, but don't pick them so everyone can enjoy their beauty! ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify seaside daisy? Start with the whole plant, then compare leaf arrangement, leaf edges, stems and any flowers or fruit. Opposite leaves grow in pairs; alternate leaves come one at a time along the stem. These details tell you far more together than a single green leaf does. Plant Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How tall is seaside daisy? 15-30 cm ### How wide does seaside daisy spread? 30-60 cm ### How big are the flowers on seaside daisy? 2-4 cm ### When does seaside daisy bloom? Spring to Fall ### Is seaside daisy edible? No ### Is seaside daisy toxic? None ### What is seaside daisy's lifecycle? Perennial ## Where to spot - [Forts Baker, Barry, and Cronkhite](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/forts-baker-barry-and-cronkhite) — California, US · Historic District - [Arena Cove Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/arena-cove-historic-district) — California, US · Historic District - [Bodega Bay](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/bodega-bay) — US · Natural Landmark - [Conservatory of Flowers](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/conservatory-of-flowers) — California, US · Botanical Garden - [Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/mendocino-coast-botanical-gardens) — California, US · Botanical Garden - [Mendocino and Headlands Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/mendocino-and-headlands-historic-district) — US · Historic District [View all places to see seaside daisy](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/seaside-daisy) ## More Plants - [white snakeroot](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-snakeroot) (*Ageratina altissima*) - [tree-of-heaven](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tree-of-heaven) (*Ailanthus altissima*) - [western sword fern](https://www.snappit.app/explore/western-sword-fern) (*Polystichum munitum*) - [common milkweed](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-milkweed) (*Asclepias syriaca*) --- Source: [Seaside Daisy: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/seaside-daisy)