Erigeron floribundus
Bilbao fleabane · Asthma weed · Broad-leaved fleabane · Tall fleabane · Many-flowered fleabane
Description
Source: leafsnapErigeron floribundus, commonly known as Showy Fleabane, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. Native to North America, it thrives in various habitats, including meadows, prairies, and open woods. The plant reaches up to 60 cm in height and features a basal rosette of lance-shaped, toothed leaves. Its hairy stem bears small, white or pink flowers that blossom from May to August. These flowers have yellow centers surrounded by numerous petals, giving them a daisy-like appearance. Erigeron floribundus has been utilized by Native Americans for its medicinal properties, treating ailments such as coughs, colds, fever, and stomach issues. Additionally, the plant attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, aiding the pollination of nearby plants. For optimal growth, Showy Fleabane requires full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated through seeds or by dividing its root system in the spring or fall. Overall, Erigeron floribundus is an attractive wildflower that enhances natural landscapes and provides ecological benefits through its role in pollination.
Care Guide
💧 Water Every 7 days
☀️ Light Full sun
Asthma weed is a perennial herbaceous plant that favors sunny locations and comes from open habitats, frequently flourishing in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C
Asthma weed comes from tropical areas, where the climate is usually warm and humid. Consequently, it is well suited to high heat and moisture. It is sensitive to sudden temperature shifts and prefers a consistent thermal environment, so avoiding temperature fluctuations indoors is important. It generally cannot tolerate cold and needs warmer temperatures to grow. If the ambient temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.
💨 Humidity dry (<40%)
This plant prefers dry conditions, so don't mist it. However, watering it less often can also thrive in higher humidity.
🪴 Soil 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer
Asthma weed requires the most fertilizer during its active growth period, mainly in spring, summer, and early fall. Fertilization supplies essential nutrients the soil may lack, supporting healthy root and stem development and the attractive foliage that is a distinguishing feature of this plant.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Erigeron
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 7-10
- Mature Height
- 30 cm to 76 cm
- Mature Spread
- 20 cm to 40 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Size
- 1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Summer, Early fall
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer, Fall
- Native Area
- Honduras, Mexico, Guatemala, Bolivia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama