Erigeron philadelphicus

Common Names

Philadelphia Fleabane, Marsh Fleabane, Common Fleabane, Fleabane, Frostroot, Fleabane Daisy

Summary

Philadelphia fleabane is a native North American herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family, typically a biennial or short-lived perennial, growing about 1.5-2 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide with upright, hairy stems and clasping leaves at the base, it bears daisy-like flower heads with numerous white ray florets around a yellow disk, ray colors can be pink to red or white, and opened flowers close at night, it thrives in moist, well-drained soils and ranges from full sun to partial shade, commonly occurring in disturbed habitats such as meadows, fields, and damp roadsides, it propagates by seed or division and can self-sow in suitable positions, flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it suitable for native plantings, wildflower meadows, borders, and pollinator plantings, it is sometimes listed as a weed with potential in some areas

Lifecycle

Biennial to perennial

Height

12-36 inches

Spread

12-24 inches

Hardiness Zones

Zone 4

Sunlight Requirements

Ideally Full Sun, tolerates Partial Sun to Partial Shade.

Soil Type

Moist, well-drained loamy soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0

Soil Drainage

Moist but well-drained soil

Soil pH

6.5

Bloom Color

White and Yellow

Bloom Time

Spring to Summer

Foliage Color

Dark green to light/medium green

Leaf Lifecycle

Deciduous

Growth Rate

Moderate

Seasons of Interest

Spring and Summer

Propagation Methods

Seeds, Division

Attracts Wildlife

Attracts bees, butterflies, and moths, with no information about hummingbirds or birds provided.