Buff Fleabane
Erigeron ochroleucus
Last reviewed: June 2026
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
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 the USDA PLANTS Database 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 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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