• A close-up of Smooth Fleabane (Erigeron glabellus), its wide pale pink-hued ray florets surrounding a golden-yellow center. This classic daisy-like flower acts as an easy landing pad for butterflies, inviting pollinators to stop by for a visit.
  • A small cluster of Smooth Fleabane (Erigeron glabellus) blooming in dry, rocky terrain. Its soft pink petals contrast beautifully against the rugged landscape, showing off its adaptability to prairie and alpine environments.
  • A dense grouping of Smooth Fleabane (Erigeron glabellus) in full bloom, its bright yellow centers and delicate pale pink petals drawing in bees and butterflies. The lush shiny green foliage at its base adds to its vibrant, pollinator-friendly appeal.
  • A thriving patch of Smooth Fleabane (Erigeron glabellus) growing in a garden setting, with dozens of pale pink daisy-like flowers swaying in the breeze. This hardy perennial is a favorite among pollinators, offering a generous floral buffet in the summer.
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Erigeron glabellus - Smooth Fleabane

Erigeron glabellus - Smooth Fleabane

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Smooth Fleabane is a hardy, long-blooming perennial with soft pink, daisy-like flowers surrounding a bright yellow center. Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly spaces. Its smooth, upright stems and lance-shaped, glossy leaves form a tidy clump that blends well with wildflowers and native grasses in meadow plantings.

Smooth Fleabane is well suited for multiple applications from naturalize plantings, and restoration projects to urban gardens. It thrives in grasslands, open woodlands, roadsides, and meadows, at low to mid-elevations. Moderately deer-resistant, its aromatic foliage makes it less palatable, though 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: 25

Light Conditions

  • Sun
  • Part Shade

Soil Conditions

  • Loam
  • Well Drained
  • Sandy
  • Gravelly
  • Dry

Height

  • Under 12"
  • 12" - 24"

Width

  • Under 12"
  • 12" - 24"

Bloom Colour

  • Pink

Month of Bloom

  • June
  • July

Vigorousness

  • Moderate

Deer Resistance

  • Moderate

Features

  • Birds
  • Bees
  • Butterflies
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Urban Spaces
  • Rural Spaces
  • Medicinal Properties
  • Good in Containers

Chinook Exposure

  • Fully Exposed

Distribution Info

Smooth Fleabane is native to BC, AB, SK, MB, and ON in Canada and is found in the northern and western U.S.

Traditional Edible & Medicinal Info

Erigeron species were used by Indigenous peoples 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. It was also used to ease stomach discomfort, and though not toxic, excessive consumption may cause mild digestive upset.