Fleabane Daisy Plant for Sale
The Fleabane Daisy is a sunny blossom in the Asteraceae (or Daisy) family. You might have seen it growing happily on roadsides, in abandoned sites, or along walls, as it thrives in disturbed conditions. It is a hardy plant that is native to North America, found commonly in the east region of the United States. It looks beautiful adorning any garden wall, or in your native plant garden!
Plant Details | Fleabane Daisy Growth & Care Guide
Family: Asteraceae
Light Requirement:Â Full sun
Water Needs: Moderate
Height: 10 in-2.5 ft
Spread: Up to 2 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate
Soil Preference: Moist, Well-drained
Bloom Time: Summer - Early fall
Flower Color: White, Lavender
Wildlife Value:Â Bees, butterflies and other pollinators
Key Traits of Fleabane Daisy | Erigeron annuus Plant Facts
The Fleabane Daisy gets its name from its alleged flea-repellent qualities. The plant was once dried and stuffed in pillows and mattresses to keep fleas away from the bed, although there is no evidence that this trick works.
This cheerful blossom comprises many small petals, up to 40 on one flower, surrounding a bright, yellow center. The downy, fuzzy-textured petals are commonly white but can also be lavender or light pink. The stem is erect and hairy in some places, with a rosette of spoon-shaped leaves at the base.Â
Its many branches also carry leaves, and continue up to the top of the stem, ending in flowers. One plant alone can have 40 blossoms alone, helping it fill visual space in your garden.
How to Grow Fleabane Daisy | Soil, Light & Pollinator Benefits
This tiny, white blossom has a wide native range, stretching far over the United States and thriving in many climatic regions. The Fleabane Daisy is a hardy plant that enjoys full or partial sun and well-drained soil but can also survive in sandy, moist, or clay soils.
The plant is sometimes referred to as a weed in the United States because it can establish itself so easily where it may not be wanted, but it is not an aggressive plant. It is very easy to dig up or mow over should you find it in an unwanted area. It's often home to the Crab Spider and the Lynx Nursery Moth, and is very attractive to pollinators.
Many native bees and butterflies feast upon its sweet nectar, while sparrows and finches enjoy its seeds!
