Erigeron Species, Plains Fleabane, Prairie Fleabane

Erigeron modestus

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Erigeron (er-IJ-er-on)
Species
modestus (mo-DES-tus)
Synonym
Erigeron lobatus var. warnockii
Erigeron plateauensis
Erigeron warnockii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mathiston, Mississippi

Arlington, Texas

Austin, Texas

Dallas, Texas

Del Rio, Texas

Hondo, Texas

Kerrville, Texas

Spring Branch, Texas

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Gregory, TX | August 2012 | positive

Our Canyon Lake, Texas yard turned into a thick carpet of these daisy-like flowers in May and they lasted most of the month. Hopefully w...Read More

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Austin, TX (Zone 8b) | September 2008 | positive

Sweet little white daisies are produced nearly year round in my zone 8b garden. Only about 3" tall, spreading out about 2'. Drought toler...Read More

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