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.
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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