Erigeron argentatus ~ Silver Fleabane

Erigeron argentatus has blue flowers with yellow centers in the early Spring. The Silver Fleabane is a perennial that grows from a taproot and branches from the base. Erigeron argentatus grows from a foot to 18" tall. Erigeron argentatus is a food source for the Painted Lady Butterfly, California Dogface Butterfly as well as the Common Buckeye, Gray Hairstreak, and is a great addition to the butterfly garden. Erigeron argentatus needs good drainage and performs best with a little protection from a rock or shrub in the hottest locations..