This pretty purple daisy prefers excellent views. It grows along the coast, often clinging to rocky cliffs or sunbathing on sandy beaches. I photographed the ones shown here on the Point Reyes Peninsula, growing on the top of Arch Rock–a lovely vantage point looking down on the long stretch of coast to the north and south.
Seaside daisy (Erigeron glaucus) has rounded, grayish green leaves that are soft to the touch. The flowers heads are purple, ranging towards white or pink, with a yellow center. It’s native to California and Oregon, and it’s often seen in rock gardens as well as in the wild. Other names include beach daisy and seaside fleabane.
Flowers Of Marin 
Jacoba, I love your blog! I didn’t know about it before, but now I am a subscriber. It’s so nice to have a connection with you on a daily basis, and I’m learning about the names of plants I grew up around…sort of.
Love it Les!! I wish you had one so I could return the favor… Learn more about art perhaps? Or architecture?
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