Showy Fleabane

Erigeron speciosus Showy fleabane (aka showy, aspen or splendid fleabane/daisy) is indeed, quite splendid. Its flowers are abundant, deep purple, with an impressively long bloom time; adding a full season of dramatic flare and attracting butterflies and pollinators to your meadowscape or perennial beds. By autumn, the leaves become sparse and turn red and purple, and flowers mature into fluffy white seed heads.  Plant type/canopy layer: deciduous, perennial, herbaceous plant Size at maturity: up to 36" tall, 12"-36" wide Light requirements: full sun to full shade Moisture requirements: moist to dry soil, well-drained soil Bloom Time: June - September Growth rate/ease: moderate growth rate, easy to grow Wildlife support: flowers attract and provide nectar to adult butterflies, bees and other insect pollinators; overall plant attracts and supports beneficial and other pest eating insects and is a caterpillar host and larval food source for native moths and butterflies Nat