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Erigeron Species, Oakleaf Fleabane, Southern Fleabane

Erigeronquercifolius

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Erigeron quercifolius by Floridian
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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Erigeron (er-IJ-er-on)
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Species
quercifolius (kwer-se-FOH-lee-us)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Daytona Beach, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Lakeland, Florida

Miami, Florida

Port Orange, Florida

Saint Augustine, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Elberton, Georgia

Natchez, Mississippi

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

I am unsure as to whether the Fleabane I have is this particular one. The flowerheads on mine may start out lavenderish before turning to...Read More

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