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Western Fleabane

Erigeron Divergens

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Overview

Western Fleabane (Erigeron divergens) is a hardy perennial native to North American grasslands. This sun-loving plant features a profusion of daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and delicate white to pinkish ray petals, spanning 1-2 inches across. Blooms from early spring to late summer, reaching 1-2 ft in height. Tolerates drought and thrives in well-drained soils. Ideal for wildflower meadows and naturalistic borders. Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, Very LowZones 6–11Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Arid
Western Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — spanning 1-2 inches across
Western Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — ground cover / perennial for full; attracting pollinators while adding a splash of colorWestern Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — Ideal for wildflower meadows and naturalistic borders; tolerates drought and thrives in well-drained soilsWestern Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — thread-like ray petals surrounding a yellow disk center; making it a suitable choice for groundcover or as, image 70Western Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — spanning 1-2 inches across; making it a suitable choice for groundcover or as part of a borderWestern Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — Native to the western regions of North America; tolerates drought and thrives in well-drained soils, image 65Western Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — Native to the western regions of North America+85

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Very Low
USDA zones
6–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Arid

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Western Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — spanning 1-2 inches across
Western Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — ground cover / perennial for full; attracting pollinators while adding a splash of color
Western Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — Ideal for wildflower meadows and naturalistic borders; tolerates drought and thrives in well-drained soils
Western Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — thread-like ray petals surrounding a yellow disk center; making it a suitable choice for groundcover or as, image 70
Western Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — spanning 1-2 inches across; making it a suitable choice for groundcover or as part of a border
Western Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — Native to the western regions of North America; tolerates drought and thrives in well-drained soils, image 65
Western Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — Native to the western regions of North America
Western Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — Western Fleabane (Erigeron divergens) is a hardy perennial native to North American grasslands
Western Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — lavender and white flowers in the garden
Western Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — where water conservation is a priority.<br><br>When incorporating Western Fleabane into a landscape
Western Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — adapting to a multitude of soil types; tolerates drought and thrives in well-drained soils
Western Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — creating a delicate spray of color; though it flourishes in well-drained conditions, image 71
Western Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — Blooms from early spring to late summer, reaching 1-2 ft in height; though it flourishes in well-drained, image 59
Western Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — Ideal for wildflower meadows and naturalistic borders
Western Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — consider its growth habit; tolerates drought and thrives in well-drained soils
Western Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — though it flourishes in well-drained conditions; making it a suitable choice for groundcover or as part of a border
Western Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — is a versatile and hardy perennial that brings a wildflower charm to any landscape design; attracting pollinators while
Western Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — Western Fleabane is a delightful addition to the gardener's palette
Western Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — adapting to a multitude of soil types
Western Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — making it a suitable choice for groundcover or as part of a border
Western Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — Western Fleabane (Erigeron divergens) is a hardy perennial native to North American grasslands; tolerates, image 57
Western Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — though it flourishes in well-drained conditions
Western Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — thread-like ray petals surrounding a yellow disk center
Western Fleabane (Erigeron Divergens) — Western Fleabane is a delightful addition to the gardener's palette; attracting pollinators while adding a splash of
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