Showy Fleabane Plant Sets

Bring a burst of color and lasting beauty to your garden with Showy Fleabane (Erigeron speciosus), one of the largest and most vibrant fleabanes. This hardy perennial features clusters of leafy stems rising from a woody rootstock. Each stem branches near the top, bearing several showy, nearly 2-inch wide flower heads with narrow rays of blue, pink, lavender, or rarely white petals surrounding a bright yellow-orange disc. The species name "speciosus" aptly means "pretty," reflecting its striking blooms. Showy Fleabane is a long-lived plant that excels in dry, low-fertility soils, making it an excellent choice for challenging areas like dry south-facing slopes or parched flower beds on the sunny side of a house. It is very drought-resistant and tolerates some partial shade, generally maintaining a compact height of 1 to 2 feet. This wildflower is widespread across the western U.S., commonly found on mountain slopes, coastal bluffs, and open woodlands. The name "fleabane" refers to an anc