How much sun does Leafy fleabane need?

Leafy fleabane grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Leafy fleabane bloom?

Leafy fleabane blooms in April, May, June, and July.

Where is Leafy fleabane native?

Leafy fleabane (Erigeron foliosus) is native to CA, OR, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Leafy fleabane attract?

Leafy fleabane draws native bees, butterflies, and syrphid flies.

Leafy fleabane

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Erigeron foliosus

Last reviewed: September 2026

Leafy fleabane (Erigeron foliosus) is a perennial forb native to CA, OR. It blooms in April, May, June, and July. The flowers draw native bees, butterflies, and syrphid flies.

Toxicity unknown

Leafy fleabane (Erigeron foliosus) 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

8"–20" H × 8"–16" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun, Jul

Native to

CA, OR

Pollinators

native bees, butterflies, syrphid flies

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A leafy, mounding perennial with narrow leaves along the stems and small, lavender-purple daisy flowers with thin ray petals. Blooms over a long season and stays compact.

Growing Leafy fleabane

Grow Leafy fleabane in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 8 to 20 inches tall and spread 8 to 16 inches wide.

Wildlife value

A steady nectar source for a range of native bees, small butterflies, and syrphid flies through spring and summer.

Common questions

How much sun does Leafy fleabane need?: Leafy fleabane grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Leafy fleabane bloom?: Leafy fleabane blooms in April, May, June, and July.
Where is Leafy fleabane native?: Leafy fleabane (Erigeron foliosus) is native to CA, OR, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Leafy fleabane attract?: Leafy fleabane draws native bees, butterflies, and syrphid flies.

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.

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