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Philadelphia fleabane

Philadelphia fleabane

Erigeron philadelphicus

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 4aZone 9b

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Philadelphia fleabane is a native wildflower with hairy stems and pink or purple daisy-like flowers that bloom in late spring. It attracts pollinators and tolerates dry conditions once established.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1.5–2.8′ tall × 1–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Asteraceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, District of Columbia

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
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A
M
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J
A
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D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Plants well with