Annual Fleabane
Erigeron annuus
Also listed as Stenactis annua, Aster annuus
Also known as Eastern Daisy Fleabane, Daisy Fleabane, Tall Fleabane
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A tall, airy wildflower with small white or pale pink daisy-like flowers that bloom prolifically in summer. Despite its common name, it is actually a short-lived perennial often grown as an annual.
Why grow it
Annual fleabane offers reliable, prolific summer bloom with minimal input, making it useful for filling gaps in newly established gardens or supporting pollinators during mid-season. Compared to cultivated daisy relatives, it establishes quickly from seed and tolerates poor soil, though it produces smaller flowers and has a shorter season of interest. It works well as a temporary nurse crop in permaculture systems while slower-growing perennials establish.
Watch out for
Plants often self-sow readily and may establish in unintended locations if seed heads are not removed before maturity. In areas with cool nights and consistent moisture, powdery mildew can reduce plant vigor and appearance.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A tall, airy wildflower with small white or pale pink daisy-like flowers that bloom prolifically in summer. Despite its common name, it is actually a short-lived perennial often grown as an annual.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Annual Fleabane grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Annual fleabane offers reliable, prolific summer bloom with minimal input, making it useful for filling gaps in newly established gardens or supporting pollinators during mid-season. Compared to cultivated daisy relatives, it establishes quickly from seed and tolerates poor soil, though it produces smaller flowers and has a shorter season of interest. It works well as a temporary nurse crop in permaculture systems while slower-growing perennials establish.
Watch out for
Plants often self-sow readily and may establish in unintended locations if seed heads are not removed before maturity. In areas with cool nights and consistent moisture, powdery mildew can reduce plant vigor and appearance.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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