Mexican fleabane

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

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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