Showy Fleabane
Erigeron speciosus
Showy Fleabane (Erigeron speciosus) is a Colorado-native perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 12–24 in tall and 12–18 in wide, needs low to medium water, and prefers full sun to part. CO native; daisies with lavender rays and yellow centers; reliable pollinator plant.
Colorado nativelow to medium water12–24 in tall and 12–18 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistantToxic to dogs
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Erigeron speciosus
- Type
- Perennial
- Mature size
- 12–24 in tall and 12–18 in wide
- Water needs
- low to medium water
- Sun
- full sun to part
- Colorado native
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- clay, loam, sandy
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- purple, pink
- Bloom time
- early summer, mid summer
- Pollinator value
- high
- Good for
- slope
Planting & establishment
Deep-water first season to establish, then minimal water needed.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Showy Fleabane good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Showy Fleabane is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a perennial suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Showy Fleabane get?
- It matures to about 12–24 in tall and 12–18 in wide.
- How much water does Showy Fleabane need?
- It needs low to medium water once established.
- Is Showy Fleabane safe for dogs?
- No — Showy Fleabane is considered toxic to dogs. Keep pets away and check with your vet.
