Home Weed ID Publications Dictionary Links FAQs Login About us		Plant Description: Name: annual fleabane Scientific Name: Erigeron annuus Family: Asteraceae Type: Broadleaf Lifecycle: Summer Annual Habit: Annual Fleabane is a summer annual weed that is common throughout most of North America. It is most common in the eastern and mid-western states. It grows to about 3 and 1/2 feet tall. The blooming period starts in early summer and continues through fall. It usually lulls during hot periods. It reproduces by seeds, which have white tufts and are carried by the wind. Annual Fleabane can sustain many soils from moist areas to dry areas, but prefers clay or gravel. Leaves: Leaves of annual fleabane are alternate. They are up to 4 inches long and as broad as 2 inches. The lower leaves are coarsely toothed and tend to be broader. The upper leaves are narrower and often have shorter or no stems. The upper leaves are not toothed but are hairy. The first leaves form a rosette. Leaf Arrangement: Alternate Characteristics: Flower Seed Head: The flowers of annual fleabane are often described as "daisy-like." They are most often 50 to 100 white rays around a yellow center. They occur at the apex of the stem and are 1/2 to 3/4 inches in diameter. The flowers may have a blue or pink tinge to them at times. Seed Fruit: The seed of annual fleabane is small, shiny and brown. It is usually about 1/20th of an inch long. It has a white tuft at the end which allows it to be carried by the wind. Where Found: Annual fleabane is found in many regions of North America, but is most common in the mid-western and eastern areas. It is often found in old fields or on roadsides. Control Options Related Plants Terms and Definitions Additional Images:
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