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)

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pink
Lavender
Medium Purple

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

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