Quick answer: Aspen fleabane (Erigeron speciosus) is native to 7 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seeds, verified 15 Sep 2026.
Photo: Kor!An (Андрей Корзун), Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry to moist |
| Soil | Not recorded in the wildflower.org profile |
| Bloom | Jun-Oct |
| Height | Up to 3 ft, often shorter |
| Wildlife value | Supports conservation biological control |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seeds via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
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Where is Aspen fleabane native?
Aspen fleabane (Erigeron speciosus) is native to Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Aspen fleabane bloom?
Aspen fleabane blooms Jun-Oct. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Aspen fleabane need?
Light: Sun. Water: Dry to moist. Mature height: Up to 3 ft, often shorter.
Is Aspen fleabane good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Supports conservation biological control.
Is Aspen fleabane deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Aspen fleabane is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy real Aspen fleabane seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seeds that names the true species, last checked 15 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Erigeron speciosus on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Aspen fleabane.
- Banana yucca Yucca baccata
- Rocky Mountain penstemon Penstemon strictus
- Scarlet globemallow Sphaeralcea coccinea
- Utah serviceberry Amelanchier utahensis
- California fuchsia Epilobium canum
- Creeping Oregon grape Mahonia repens
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