Philadelphia Fleabane (Erigeron philadelphicus)

Family: Composite Family (Compositae)

Other Names: Philadelphia Daisy, Skevish, Common Fleabane, Frost-Root

Origin: Native

Historic First Bloom Seen: April 28*

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Interesting Facts: The common name "fleabane" is from Old English and it refers to the plants odor which is thought to repel fleas ("bane" means repellant). This plant occurs in moist, sunny locations of the preserve. The majority of this species is found in the moist, well-drained areas of the preserve.

*Average bloom time is based on a compilation of wildflower bloom times from 1975 to present.