• A trio of Showy Fleabane (Erigeron speciosus) blooms with long, slender lavender petals radiating from golden centers. These large, daisy-like flowers act as easy landing pads for butterflies, making them a pollinator favorite in sunny meadows.
  • A vibrant clump of Showy Fleabane (Erigeron speciosus) thriving in a natural setting, its cheerful pink/purple flowers swaying above a dense mound of deep green leaves. This hardy perennial brightens up rocky slopes and open grasslands with its long-lasting blooms.
  • A lush patch of Showy Fleabane (Erigeron speciosus) in full bloom, its lavender petals glowing in the sunlight. The abundance of flowers makes it a standout in wildflower meadows, offering nectar to bees and butterflies throughout the summer.
  • A stunning display of Showy Fleabane (Erigeron speciosus) mingling with other wildflowers in a natural prairie habitat. The soft purple flowers weave through a sea of yellow blooms, creating a lively pollinator paradise.
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Erigeron speciosus - Showy Fleabane

Erigeron speciosus - Showy Fleabane

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Showy Fleabane is a hardy, long-blooming perennial with bright lavender to violet, daisy-like flowers surrounding a golden-yellow center. Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. One of the largest Fleabane, it has sturdy, upright stems and lance-shaped green leaves providing impact in larger landscapes.

Showy Fleabane is well suited for meadows, prairie plantings, and garden borders, where it provides color and texture making it an excellent choice for both rural and urban landscapes. It thrives in a variety of soil types in mountain meadows, open woodlands, grasslands, and riparian zones, at mid-to-high elevations. The aromatic foliage makes it less palatable, but occasional browsing may occur.

How Easy Is This Plant to Grow?

Germination Difficulty: Beginner
Growing Difficulty: Beginner
Speed of Growth: Moderate/Fast
Age to First Bloom: 2

Plant Sizes & Blooming Window

Important Information - The "Plant Sizes" are provided as a general guideline for plant selection. The "Blooming Window" indicates the general period when the species is in bloom, not how long an individual plant will flower.

Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please scroll down to see the specific information for this plant.

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Plant Specifics

Seeds Per Pack

Seeds Per Package: 50

Light Conditions

  • Sun
  • Part Shade

Soil Conditions

  • Moist
  • Loam
  • Well Drained
  • Sandy
  • Seasonally Moist

Height

  • 12" - 24"
  • 24" - 36"

Width

  • 12" - 24"

Bloom Colour

  • Lavender Pink
  • Pink

Month of Bloom

  • June
  • July

Vigorousness

  • Moderate
  • Fast

Deer Resistance

  • High

Features

  • Birds
  • Butterflies
  • Bees
  • Urban Spaces
  • Rural Spaces
  • Medicinal Properties

Chinook Exposure

  • Fully Exposed

Distribution Info

Native to western Canada, Showy Fleabane is found throughout AB, SK and BC, and is widespread in the western U.S.

Traditional Edible & Medicinal Info

Erigeron species were used as an anti-inflammatory infusion for colds, fevers, and respiratory issues, while crushed leaves were applied to cuts, scrapes, and insect bites for wound care. They were also used to ease stomach discomfort, and though not toxic, excessive consumption may cause mild digestive upset.