Cushion Daisy
Erigeron poliospermus
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
4"–12" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
ID, OR, WA
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Cushion fleabane is a compact native wildflower that forms neat, low mounds of gray-green foliage. It produces cheerful white daisy-like flowers with yellow centers from May through July, creating a tidy groundcover appearance.
In an HOA neighborhood
Cushion Daisy 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
This plant attracts native bees and beneficial beetles during its extended blooming period. The compact flowers provide easily accessible nectar and pollen for smaller pollinators.
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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