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Shaggy fleabane

Erigeron pumilus

Shaggy fleabane (Erigeron pumilus) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes KS — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2a–11a. Mature size 1"–20". Blooms May–Jul.

// QUICK FACTS
Family
—
Group
perennial
Native range
Native to 14 U.S. states, including AZ, CA, CO, ID, KS, MT…
USDA hardiness
Zones 2a–11a
Mature size
1"–20"
Sun
—
Water
—
Bloom
May–Jul
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Shaggy fleabane (Erigeron pumilus)
Erigeron pumilus — Shaggy fleabane. Photo by Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Shaggy fleabane (Erigeron pumilus) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes KS — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2a–11a. Mature size 1"–20". Blooms May–Jul.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, shaggy fleabane pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale), Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana).

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