When does Oakleaf Fleabane bloom?

Oakleaf Fleabane typically flowers from April through June, producing clusters of small daisy-like blooms on branching stems.

What pollinators does Oakleaf Fleabane attract?

Bees and butterflies regularly visit the flowers of Oakleaf Fleabane for nectar and pollen during its spring to early summer bloom period.

How much light and water does Oakleaf Fleabane need?

This plant grows best in part sun to full sun and tolerates low to medium water once its roots are established, making it suited to drier, open sites.

What kind of habitat suits Oakleaf Fleabane?

It is often found in sandy, well-drained soils in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed sunny areas across warm, humid parts of the southeastern United States.

Is Oakleaf Fleabane HOA-friendly?

Oakleaf Fleabane takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Oakleaf Fleabane

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Erigeron quercifolius

Last reviewed: September 2026

Erigeron quercifolius, or Oakleaf Fleabane, is a low forb that blooms from April through June with small daisy-like flowers that draw bees and butterflies. It does well in sandy, well-drained soil with part sun to full sun and modest watering.

Toxicity unknown

Oakleaf Fleabane (Erigeron quercifolius) 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

part sun

Water

low

Size

6"–18" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun

Native to

FL, GA, NC, SC and 2 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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Oakleaf fleabane is a low-growing wildflower with distinctive lobed leaves resembling small oak leaves. It produces small white daisy-like flowers from April through June, forming compact clumps that work well as groundcover or in rock gardens.

Growing Oakleaf Fleabane

Grow Oakleaf Fleabane in part sun and low water. Mature plants reach 6 to 18 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

Oakleaf 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.

Small wildflower appearance may be perceived as weedy
Natural growth habit lacks formal structure
May not meet manicured landscape expectations

Wildlife value

The flowers attract native bees and butterflies during its spring blooming period. Its compact size makes it particularly valuable for supporting small pollinators in tight spaces.

Common questions

When does Oakleaf Fleabane bloom?: Oakleaf Fleabane typically flowers from April through June, producing clusters of small daisy-like blooms on branching stems.
What pollinators does Oakleaf Fleabane attract?: Bees and butterflies regularly visit the flowers of Oakleaf Fleabane for nectar and pollen during its spring to early summer bloom period.
How much light and water does Oakleaf Fleabane need?: This plant grows best in part sun to full sun and tolerates low to medium water once its roots are established, making it suited to drier, open sites.
What kind of habitat suits Oakleaf Fleabane?: It is often found in sandy, well-drained soils in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed sunny areas across warm, humid parts of the southeastern United States.
Is Oakleaf Fleabane HOA-friendly?: Oakleaf Fleabane takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

These answers were drafted with an AI model from this plant's data. Verify care details with a local expert.

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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