Erigeron philadelphicus

Erigeron philadelphicus, the Philadelphia fleabane, is a plant in the family Asteraceae. Also known as common fleabane, daisy fleabane, frost-root, marsh fleabane, poor robin's plantain, skervish, and in the British Isles as robin's-plantain. It is native to North America and has been introduced to Eurasia.

💡 Philadelphia fleabane was introduced to Europe from North America centuries ago. It was first cultivated as an ornamental garden plant in Vienna around 1700. Shortly thereafter, it was introduced to the gardens of China and Japan. The plant's resilient seeds, dispersed by the wind, soon spread into the wild. As a result, it rapidly became naturalized across Eurasia.

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Characteristics

Plant Type

Herb

Life Cycle

Biennial, Perennial, Annual

Genus

Erigeron

Family

Asteraceae

Hardiness Zone

7-9

Mature Height

15 cm to 76 cm

Mature Spread

30 cm

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Deciduous

Flower Color

White, Pink

Flower Size

2.54 cm

Bloom Time

Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer

Planting Time

Spring, Autumn

Harvest Time

Early summer, Mid summer

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Common Names (13)