
Mexican fleabane (Erigeron karvinskianus)
Mexican fleabane, also known as Fuzzweed, Santa barbara daisy, Spanish daisy, Bony-tip fleabane
Mexican fleabane (Erigeron karvinskianus) is a hardy, perennial plant that spreads through woody rhizomes. Native to regions including Mexico, Central America, Colombia, and Venezuela, this plant is frequently grown for its daisy-like blooms. Despite its appearance, it is not the true daisy, Bellis perennis, although it shares a close botanical relationship with it.
Key Facts About Mexican fleabane
Attributes of Mexican fleabane
Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
10 cm to 1 m
Spread
90 cm to 1.5 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
1 cm to 2.5 cm
Flower Color
White Pink Purple Red
Scientific Classification of Mexican fleabane
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Asterales
Family
Daisy
Genus
Fleabanes
Species
Mexican fleabane