Erigeron Species, Annual Fleabane, Eastern Daisy Fleabane

Erigeronannuus

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Erigeron (er-IJ-er-on)
Species
annuus (AN-yoo-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Lavender
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Iowa City, Iowa

Benton, Kentucky

Louisville, Kentucky

Taylorsville, Kentucky

Laurel, Maryland

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cole Camp, Missouri

Saint Louis, Missouri

Middlesex, New Jersey

Millersburg, Pennsylvania

Clarksville, Tennessee

Crossville, Tennessee

Memphis, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Bastrop, Texas

Leesburg, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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Houston Heights, TX (Zone 9a) | January 2011 | neutral

I am unsure as to whether the Fleabane I have is this particular one. The flowerheads on mine are smaller than pictured here and may star...Read More

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Toronto, ON (Zone 5b) | June 2009 | positive

The dainty flowers smell like honey.

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | May 2004 | neutral

A common roadside weed in our parts. It can become invasive if left alone.

It has a pretty flower and is attractive to ins...Read More

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