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, CA, CT and 38 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

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.

Daisy Fleabane

Name: Pollinator Patch
Author: Pollinator Patch

Erigeron annuus

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Daisy Fleabane (Erigeron annuus) 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

medium

Size

12"–40" H × 6"–18" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, AR, CA, CT and 38 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies, beetles

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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, CA, CT and 38 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
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 World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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