Water
Water regularly, especially during dry spells, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in cooler months. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings for established plants.
Also known as Blusu Margrietiņa (lvl) · Common Eastern Fleabane · Common Fleabane
Daisy fleabane (Erigeron strigosus) is a native annual or biennial wildflower with small, white, daisy-like flowers, offering a delicate display in meadows and fields.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers full sun but tolerates light shade. In hotter climates, some afternoon shade is beneficial.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging. Reduce watering in winter.
Adaptable
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Hardy in USDA zones 4-9. Tolerates both warm and cool conditions.
Low
25% intensity
Not essential. If desired, a light application of balanced fertilizer in spring.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during dry spells, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in cooler months. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings for established plants.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and prevent self-seeding. Cut back the plant by about one-third after the main flowering period to maintain a tidy appearance and promote new growth for the following season.
Easily propagated from seeds sown in early spring or late autumn. It also readily self-seeds. Division of established clumps in early spring or autumn is another effective method for propagation.
Repotting is typically not required for this perennial, as it naturalizes well and can be divided. If growing in containers, repot every 2-3 years in early spring to refresh the soil and manage size.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Daisy Fleabane (Erigeron strigosus)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Erigeron |
| Species | Erigeron strigosus |
Similar in genus Erigeron
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