# daisy fleabane (*Erigeron strigosus*) Daisy fleabane is a cheerful little flower that blooms in many colors, mostly white and purple. It grows in fields and gardens, bringing joy to everyone who sees it! - **Category:** [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/plant) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 5 - **Habitat:** Fields and gardens ![daisy fleabane](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/.00_2745_Feinstrahl_-_Erigeron_strigosus.jpg&width=800) Photo: W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:.00_2745_Feinstrahl_-_Erigeron_strigosus.jpg) ## Appearance The daisy fleabane has numerous small, daisy-like flowers with many slender white to pale lavender ray petals radiating from a bright yellow central disk. Its fuzzy stems and lance-shaped leaves are common features. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Plantae - **Phylum:** Tracheophyta - **Class:** Magnoliopsida - **Order:** Asterales - **Family:** Asteraceae - **Genus:** Erigeron ## Interesting facts - Even tiny bees and flies find its nectar a delicious treat! - Its scientific name 'Erigeron' means 'early old man' because some species get fuzzy quickly! - The name 'fleabane' comes from an old belief it could banish pests! - This plant is a master at growing almost anywhere, even cracks in pavement! ## Special abilities - **Seed Spreader:** Daisy fleabane can produce thousands of tiny seeds that easily float on the wind, helping it quickly colonize new sunny spots. - **Tough Grower:** Daisy fleabane has strong roots and an adaptable nature, helping it thrive even in disturbed soils where other plants struggle. - **Pollinator Beacon:** Daisy fleabane has bright, open flowers that act like a landing strip, helping it attract many busy bees and butterflies. ## Measurements & details - **Height:** 30-90 cm - **Spread:** 15-30 cm - **Flower Size:** 1-2.5 cm - **Bloom Season:** Late Spring to Fall - **Edible:** Yes - **Toxicity:** None - **Lifecycle:** Biennial - **Pollination Method:** Insect ## Ecological connections - **Pollinates:** European Honey Bee (*Apis mellifera*) — collects nectar and pollen - **Pollinates:** [Common Eastern Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-eastern-bumble-bee) (*Bombus impatiens*) — feeds on nectar and pollen - **Pollinates:** Painted Lady Butterfly (*Vanessa cardui*) — sips sweet nectar - **Eats:** Tarnished Plant Bug (*Lygus lineolaris*) — feeds on plant sap ## Traits - [Flowering](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/flowering): Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle. - [Spring Blooming](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/spring-blooming): Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth. - [Summer Blooming](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/summer-blooming): Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished. - [Fragrant Flower](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fragrant-flower): Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense. - [Grassland](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/grassland): Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals. - [Pollinator Magnet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator-magnet): Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms. - [Urban Friendly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/urban-friendly): This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces. ## Collections - [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/plants) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Always look but don't pick flowers unless you have permission! ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify daisy fleabane? Start with the whole plant, then compare leaf arrangement, leaf edges, stems and any flowers or fruit. Opposite leaves grow in pairs; alternate leaves come one at a time along the stem. These details tell you far more together than a single green leaf does. Plant Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How tall is daisy fleabane? 30-90 cm ### How wide does daisy fleabane spread? 15-30 cm ### How big are the flowers on daisy fleabane? 1-2.5 cm ### When does daisy fleabane bloom? Late Spring to Fall ### Is daisy fleabane edible? Yes ### Is daisy fleabane toxic? None ### What is daisy fleabane's lifecycle? Biennial ## Where to spot - [Fairlie-Poplar](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/fairlie-poplar) — Georgia, US · Neighborhood - [Mount Airy Forest](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/mount-airy-forest) — Ohio, US · Forest - [McCalls Dam State Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/mccalls-dam-state-park) — Pennsylvania, US · State Park - [Caldwell Street Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/caldwell-street-historic-district) — South Carolina, US · Historic District - [Goethe State Forest](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/goethe-state-forest) — Florida, US · Forest - [Wickford Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/wickford-park) — Virginia, US · Park [View all places to see daisy fleabane](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/daisy-fleabane) ## More Plants - [white snakeroot](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-snakeroot) (*Ageratina altissima*) - [tree-of-heaven](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tree-of-heaven) (*Ailanthus altissima*) - [western sword fern](https://www.snappit.app/explore/western-sword-fern) (*Polystichum munitum*) - [common milkweed](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-milkweed) (*Asclepias syriaca*) --- Source: [Daisy Fleabane: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/daisy-fleabane)