Bring a burst of color and lasting beauty to your garden with Showy Fleabane (Erigeron speciosus), one of the largest and most vibrant fleabanes. This hardy perennial features clusters of leafy stems rising from a woody rootstock. Each stem branches near the top, bearing several showy, nearly 2-inch wide flower heads with narrow rays of blue, pink, lavender, or rarely white petals surrounding a bright yellow-orange disc. The species name "speciosus" aptly means "pretty," reflecting its striking blooms.

Showy Fleabane is a long-lived plant that excels in dry, low-fertility soils, making it an excellent choice for challenging areas like dry south-facing slopes or parched flower beds on the sunny side of a house. It is very drought-resistant and tolerates some partial shade, generally maintaining a compact height of 1 to 2 feet. This wildflower is widespread across the western U.S., commonly found on mountain slopes, coastal bluffs, and open woodlands.

The name "fleabane" refers to an ancient belief that plants in this genus could repel insects. However, this is a misconception, as Showy Fleabane is highly attractive to late summer pollinators like leafcutter bees and syrphid flies, and it serves as a host plant for the Schinia villosa moth. Its aster-like flowers are exceptionally long-lasting, providing continuous color and ecological value throughout the season.

Key Features:

• Showy, Long-Lasting Blooms: Vibrant blue, pink, lavender, or white petals with a yellow-orange center.
• Drought-Tolerant & Resilient: Thrives in dry, low-fertility soils and is excellent for hot, sunny locations.
• Pollinator Support: Attracts late summer pollinators like leafcutter bees and syrphid flies, and is a host plant for the Schinia villosa moth.
• Low Maintenance: A long-lived plant that requires minimal care once established.
• Compact Growth: Stays a manageable 1 to 2 feet tall, perfect for various garden settings.
• Pollinator-Safe: Grown non-GMO and free of harmful neonicotinoids, promoting a healthy ecosystem for pollinators and wildlife.

Available in sets of three, six, or 12 plants to suit any garden size.

Why Choose Showy Fleabane?

Showy Fleabane is an ideal choice for gardeners seeking a beautiful, resilient, and pollinator-friendly native plant. Its ability to thrive in dry, challenging conditions while providing extended bloom time and vital support for local wildlife makes it a valuable addition to any sustainable landscape.

Planting Tips:

1. Location: Prefers full sun to partial shade with well-drained, rocky or gravelly soils.
2. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, it is very drought-resistant and requires little to no supplemental watering.
3. Maintenance: Minimal care required. There's no need to deadhead the flowers, as allowing them to go to seed provides a valuable food source for birds. Leaving the stems standing in the fall offers overwintering sites for beneficial insects. If desired, cut back the stems in late spring after pollinators have emerged. 

For more information on planting, view our How to Plant Your Native Plants guide and other planting tips in the Garden for Wildlife Learning Center.

Add Showy Fleabane to your garden for brilliant, long-lasting blooms, effortless beauty, and essential support for pollinators and local wildlife!

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*To ensure your plants arrive healthy, we may delay shipments to certain areas during times of extreme temperatures, natural disasters, or other conditions that will impact the plants during transit

Sizing: At the time of shipment, our plants have a developed root mass and emerging foliage around 4-8” high.

Recommended container sizes (in width) for container planting:

• 12 In
• 18 In
• 24 In
• 36 In
• 48 In