Fleabane - Showy Fleabane
Erigeron speciosus
Perennial. A very showy daisy with cheerful, purple flowers that cover trim mats of silvery leaves with color and attract butterflies and bees throughout the summer. Water-wise plants need only minimal water once established, making Showy Fleabane ideal for dry sites. Deer resistant.
Full Sun. Blooms summer to fall.
Height: 1' - 2' tall
Days to Emerge: 7 - 14 Days
Seed Depth: Press into surface.
Seed Spacing: A group of 8 seeds every 12"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
When to sow outside: 2 to 4 weeks before average last frost.
When to start inside: 6 to 8 weeks before average last frost.
Special germination instructions: Seeds may germinate better if not completely covered with soil so they are exposed to light.
Artist: Susan Rubin