How much sun does Dwarf mountain fleabane need?

Dwarf mountain fleabane grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Dwarf mountain fleabane bloom?

Dwarf mountain fleabane blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Dwarf mountain fleabane native?

Dwarf mountain fleabane (Erigeron compositus) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 8 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Dwarf mountain fleabane attract?

Dwarf mountain fleabane draws bees and small butterflies.

Dwarf mountain fleabane

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Erigeron compositus

Last reviewed: September 2026

Dwarf mountain fleabane (Erigeron compositus) is a perennial forb native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 8 more states. It blooms in June, July, and August. The flowers draw bees and small butterflies.

Toxicity unknown

Dwarf mountain fleabane (Erigeron compositus) 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

low

Size

3"–6" H × 6"–10" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

AZ, CA, CO, ID and 8 more states

Pollinators

bees, small butterflies

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A tiny alpine cushion perennial with finely divided gray-green leaves and small white-to-pink daisy flowers held just above the foliage. It stays neat and compact in rocky, well-drained soil.

Growing Dwarf mountain fleabane

Grow Dwarf mountain fleabane in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 3 to 6 inches tall and spread 6 to 10 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Its low, dense cushion form provides nectar and shelter for small bees at high elevation where flowering plants are scarce.

Common questions

How much sun does Dwarf mountain fleabane need?: Dwarf mountain fleabane grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Dwarf mountain fleabane bloom?: Dwarf mountain fleabane blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Dwarf mountain fleabane native?: Dwarf mountain fleabane (Erigeron compositus) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 8 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Dwarf mountain fleabane attract?: Dwarf mountain fleabane draws bees and small butterflies.

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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