WashingtonGardener: Fleabane Plant Profile

Wednesday, May 07, 2025

Fleabane Plant Profile

Fleabane (Erigeron species) are a daisy-like wildflower that pop up in disturbed areas. They are considered a “pioneer species” and can act like an annual or biennial.

The common name fleabane comes from the belief that dried flower clusters of this plant could rid your home of fleas.

Erigeron annuus (formerly Aster annuus),is known as the annual fleabane, daisy fleabane, or Eastern daisy fleabane. It is native to North America and Central America. It blooms from June to October and grows to about 3 feet tall.

Eastern daisy fleabane is hardy to USDA zones 2 to 9. It grows well in full to part sun sites and. it is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions.

Erigeron acris (previously known as Erigeron philadelphicus) is commonly known as Philadelphia Fleabane, Bitter Fleabane, and Blue Fleabane.

Philadelphia Fleabane is native to most of the United States and blooms from April to June. It is hardy to USDA zones 2 to 9. It grows well in full to part sun sites and. it is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions.

Erigeron pulchellus known commonly as Robin's plantain is a biennial or short-lived perennial that is native to eastern and central US. It has lavender-blue to white flowers that bloom from April to June. IT is hardy to USDA zones 3 to 8.

Fleabane flowers are pollinated by a variety of bees,; as well as flies, wasps, small butterflies, and other insects.

They are deer-resistant and drought-tolerant.

Fleabane: You Can Grow That!

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