Interesting Facts
Dried fleabane was once thought to be repellant to fleas, but there is no evidence that it actually works. 
Easy to grow and provides an abundance of showy, 1.5" lavender daisies with yellow centers. Superb cut flower. Ht. 18".
| Plant Types: | Perennial |
| Light: | Full Sun |
| Height: | 1 foot 6 inches |
| Width: | 2 feet |
| Zones: | 5a to 8b |
| Bloom Color: | Lavender |
| Bloom Seasons: | Early spring, Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer, Late summer |
| Fertilizer: | Composted Yard Trimmings |
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Plant Care
Planting:
Sow seeds in spring in containers in a cold frame. Can also propagate by division or by rooting basal cuttings in spring. Division entails propagating a plant by splitting it into 2 or more parts. Each part has its own root system and more than one shoot or dormant bud.Place plants 18" apart.
Sow seeds in spring in containers in a cold frame. Can also propagate by division or by rooting basal cuttings in spring. Division entails propagating a plant by splitting it into 2 or more parts. Each part has its own root system and more than one shoot or dormant bud.Place plants 18" apart.
Harvesting:
The flowerheads are suitable cut flowers only if they are picked when fully open.
The flowerheads are suitable cut flowers only if they are picked when fully open.
Plant Growth:
Annuals, biennials, and perennials, mainly found in dry areas. Generally grows best in full sun. In hot areas, the plants will need afternoon shade. Different species grow in a variety of climate ranges. Works well in a mixed or herbaceous border. Also makes a nice addition to a rock garden.
Annuals, biennials, and perennials, mainly found in dry areas. Generally grows best in full sun. In hot areas, the plants will need afternoon shade. Different species grow in a variety of climate ranges. Works well in a mixed or herbaceous border. Also makes a nice addition to a rock garden.
Blooming:
For continued blooming throughout the summer, cut stems back after flowering.
For continued blooming throughout the summer, cut stems back after flowering.
Soil and Irrigation:
Grown best in sandy, well-draining soils that do not dry out during the warmer months. In rainless periods of summer, water weekly.
Grown best in sandy, well-draining soils that do not dry out during the warmer months. In rainless periods of summer, water weekly.
Fertilization:
Lightly fertilize with organic fertilizer on soil surface in spring.
Lightly fertilize with organic fertilizer on soil surface in spring.
Pruning:
Deadhead to prolong flowering period and prune back to 6" in early spring.
Deadhead to prolong flowering period and prune back to 6" in early spring.
Pests:
Problems include bidens mottle virus, powdery mildew, downy mildew, leaf spots, white smut, rust, and Southern blight.
Problems include bidens mottle virus, powdery mildew, downy mildew, leaf spots, white smut, rust, and Southern blight.