How much sun does Argentine Fleabane need?

Argentine Fleabane grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Argentine Fleabane bloom?

Argentine Fleabane blooms in May, June, July, August, September, and October.

Where is Argentine Fleabane native?

Argentine Fleabane (Erigeron bonariensis) is native to SC, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Argentine Fleabane attract?

Argentine Fleabane draws bees, butterflies, and beetles.

Is Argentine Fleabane HOA-friendly?

Argentine Fleabane takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Argentine Fleabane

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Erigeron bonariensis

Last reviewed: June 2026

Light

part shade

Water

low

Size

12"–36" H × 6"–18" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

Native to

Pollinators

bees, butterflies, beetles

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Central California Valley Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains Southern California Mountains Mojave Basin and Range Sonoran Basin and Range

Argentine fleabane is a small annual wildflower that produces clusters of tiny white or pale pink daisy-like blooms from late spring through fall. This adaptable plant thrives in partial shade with minimal water needs and provides nearly six months of continuous flowering.

In an HOA neighborhood

Argentine Fleabane takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Often considered a weed due to aggressive self-seeding
Can appear scraggly and unkempt
May spread rapidly beyond intended areas

Wildlife value

The long blooming period attracts a diverse range of pollinators including native bees, butterflies, and beetles throughout most of the growing season.

Common questions

How much sun does Argentine Fleabane need?: Argentine Fleabane grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Argentine Fleabane bloom?: Argentine Fleabane blooms in May, June, July, August, September, and October.
Where is Argentine Fleabane native?: Argentine Fleabane (Erigeron bonariensis) is native to SC, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Argentine Fleabane attract?: Argentine Fleabane draws bees, butterflies, and beetles.
Is Argentine Fleabane HOA-friendly?: Argentine Fleabane takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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