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Fleabane, Erigeron speciosus
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Summer

Fleabane

Erigeron speciosus

Family: Asteraceae

Green & Freshfaintfresh
SeasonSummer
OriginNorth America
IntensityVery Faint
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower

Green & Fresh · Summer bloomer

Erigeron's delicate daisy flowers in lavender-pink with yellow centres bloom in generous clusters all summer long, bringing a cottage garden softness and ease to borders and rockery edges.

Symbolism & Meaning

cheerfulness, lightheartedness

In the Victorian language of flowers, fleabane means “Cheerfulness”.

Habitat & Environment

North America

Fleabane is native to North America.

Quick Reference

  • Scientific NameErigeron speciosus
  • FamilyAsteraceae
  • Native ToNorth America
  • Bloom SeasonSummer
  • LifespanPerennial
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