Philadelphia Fleabane

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Philadelphia Fleabane

Erigeron philadelphicus

Common Name(s)

Philadelphia Fleabane

Family

Asteraceae

Genus

Erigeron

Full Scientific Name

Erigeron philadelphicus

Author

Linnaeus

Native Range

Introduced Range

Synonyms

Erigeron philadelphicus var. philadelphicus
Erigeron philadelphicus ssp.philadelphicus
Erigeron philadelphicus var. glaber
Erigeron philadelphicus var. scaturicola
Erigeron purpureus

Additional Details

Characteristics

Growth Form: Wildflower

Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous

Light Requirements: Sun, Partial Shade

Soil Texture: Clay, Sand

Moisture Requirements: Dry, Normal

Drought Tolerant: No

Compaction Tolerant: No

Salt Tolerant: No

Juglone (Walnut) Tolerant: No

Habitat Considerations

Ecozone(s): Boreal Shield, Atlantic Maritime

Natural Habitat(s): Woodland, Prairie/Meadow/Field

Human Habitat(s): Hedgerow/Thicket/Windbreak/Screening, Woodland, Prairie/Meadow

Design Considerations

Minimum Height: 15 cm

Maximum Height: 90 cm

Bloom Time: Apr - Aug

Flower Colour(s): Purple|White/Cream

Showy Flowers: Yes

Showy Fruit/Seeds: No

Erosion Control:

Fragrant Flowers:

Fragrant Foliage:

Fall Colour(s):

Bark:

Poisonous to Humans:

Thorns or Prickles:

Attracts Wildlife: Butterflies, Bees

Invasive Species: No

Conservation Status

Plant Watch Species:

NatureServe Level:

IUCN Red Alert Status:

Interesting Tidbits

Interesting Tidbits: Not native to Newfoundland, this plant is now present. (NatureServe)

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