How much sun does Buff Fleabane need?

Buff Fleabane grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Buff Fleabane bloom?

Buff Fleabane blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Buff Fleabane native?

Buff Fleabane (Erigeron ochroleucus) is native to MT, NE, SD, WY, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Buff Fleabane attract?

Buff Fleabane draws bees and butterflies.

Is Buff Fleabane HOA-friendly?

Buff Fleabane is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Buff Fleabane

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Erigeron ochroleucus

Last reviewed: June 2026

Toxicity unknown

Buff Fleabane (Erigeron ochroleucus) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

4"–16" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

MT, NE, SD, WY

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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Erigeron ochroleucus is a compact native daisy with small white to pale yellow flowers that bloom throughout the summer months. This low-growing perennial forms neat clumps and thrives in sunny, dry conditions with minimal water requirements.

In an HOA neighborhood

Buff Fleabane is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.

Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.

Wildlife value

The daisy-like flowers attract both bees and butterflies during the long summer blooming period. This native plant provides important nectar sources for pollinators in drought-tolerant garden settings.

Common questions

How much sun does Buff Fleabane need?: Buff Fleabane grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Buff Fleabane bloom?: Buff Fleabane blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Buff Fleabane native?: Buff Fleabane (Erigeron ochroleucus) is native to MT, NE, SD, WY, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Buff Fleabane attract?: Buff Fleabane draws bees and butterflies.
Is Buff Fleabane HOA-friendly?: Buff Fleabane is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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