Fleabane Showy Fleabane Seed

Erigeron speciosus

Item #1806

Perennial. A very showy daisy with cheerful, purple flowers that cover trim mats of silvery leaves with color and attract butterflies and bees throughout the summer. Water-wise plants need only minimal water once established, making Showy Fleabane ideal for dry sites. Deer resistant.

Annual

Full Sun

Blooms
summer to fall

1' – 2' tall

Days to Emerge:
7 – 14

Seed Depth:
Press into surface

Seed Spacing:
A group of
8 seeds
every 12"

Thinning:
When 2" tall,
thin to 1
every 12"

When to sow outside: 2 to 4 weeks before average last frost.

When to start inside: 6 to 8 weeks before average last frost.

Special germination instructions: Seeds may germinate better if not completely covered with soil so they are exposed to light.

Artist: Susan Rubin