Erigeron glabellus
Streamside Fleabane · Smooth fleabane
Description
Source: leafsnapErigeron glabellus, commonly known as Smooth Fleabane, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. Native to North America, it thrives in diverse habitats such as meadows, prairies, and open woods. The plant can grow up to 60 cm tall and features a basal rosette of ovate or lanceolate leaves with toothed margins. Its stem is hairy and bears small white or pink flowers that bloom from May to August. Historically, Native Americans utilized Smooth Fleabane for its anti-inflammatory properties to treat ailments like coughs and colds. Additionally, the plant attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, making it an important component of the ecosystem. Overall, Erigeron glabellus is a beautiful wildflower that adds color and diversity to natural landscapes, providing significant ecological benefits.
Care Guide
💧 Water Every 3 days
☀️ Light Full sun
Streamside fleabane is a sun-loving, perennial herb that comes from open habitats and commonly thrives in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.
🌡️ Temperature 0–32.2°C
Streamside fleabane can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but its distribution may still be constrained by different combinations of water and heat. It does best in warm summer conditions with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather, as well as prolonged high temperatures, increase the chances of Streamside fleabane dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can improve the plant's survival rate.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer
The primary time to fertilize Streamside fleabane is in early spring, when the flowers are beginning to form. The proper fertilizer promotes better blooms and helps Streamside fleabane produce attractive flowers. Fertilizing in early spring ensures strong flowers throughout the season and supplies energy for dormant growth phases.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Erigeron
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 3-8
- Mature Height
- 30 cm to 46 cm
- Mature Spread
- 20 cm to 30 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Size
- 2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall