Daisy Fleabane
Erigeron annuus
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–40" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 33 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Daisy fleabane is an annual wildflower that produces small white daisy-like flowers with yellow centers from late spring through fall. It self-seeds readily and can form naturalized colonies in sunny areas with average moisture.
In an HOA neighborhood
Daisy 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.
- Looks weedy and informal
- Self-seeds aggressively
- Dies back completely as annual
Wildlife value
The long blooming season provides nectar for bees, butterflies, and beneficial beetles throughout much of the growing season.
Common questions
- How much sun does Daisy Fleabane need?
- Daisy Fleabane grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Daisy Fleabane bloom?
- Daisy Fleabane blooms in May, June, July, August, and September.
- Where is Daisy Fleabane native?
- Daisy Fleabane (Erigeron annuus) is native to AL, AR, CT, DE and 33 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Daisy Fleabane attract?
- Daisy Fleabane draws bees, butterflies, and beetles.
- Is Daisy Fleabane HOA-friendly?
- Daisy 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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