Subalpine Fleabane
Erigeron peregrinus
Last reviewed: September 2026
Subalpine Fleabane (Erigeron peregrinus) is a perennial forb native to OR, WA. It blooms in June, July, and August. The flowers draw bees and butterflies.
Toxicity unknown
Subalpine Fleabane (Erigeron peregrinus) 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.
The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Subalpine Fleabane as toxic to livestock.
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
6"–16" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
OR, WA
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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Subalpine fleabane is a compact native perennial that produces cheerful daisy-like flowers with white petals and yellow centers from June through August. This mountain wildflower forms neat clumps and adapts well to part-sun conditions with moderate watering needs.
Growing Subalpine Fleabane
Grow Subalpine Fleabane in part sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 6 to 16 inches tall and spread 6 to 12 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Subalpine 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.
- Appears too wild or weedy for formal landscapes
- Unknown winter appearance may look untidy
- Name contains 'fleabane' which sounds unappealing
Wildlife value
The abundant flowers attract native bees and butterflies throughout the summer blooming period. This plant provides important nectar sources for pollinators in mid-elevation gardens.
Common questions
- How much sun does Subalpine Fleabane need?
- Subalpine Fleabane grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Subalpine Fleabane bloom?
- Subalpine Fleabane blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Subalpine Fleabane native?
- Subalpine Fleabane (Erigeron peregrinus) is native to OR, WA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Subalpine Fleabane toxic to livestock?
- The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Subalpine Fleabane as toxic to livestock.
- What pollinators does Subalpine Fleabane attract?
- Subalpine Fleabane draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Subalpine Fleabane HOA-friendly?
- Subalpine 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 vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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