Showy Fleabane is a native daisy-like wildflower of western mountain meadows and open forests, producing lavender to violet ray flowers with yellow centers in summer. Multiple stems each bear several flowers, creating showy displays. It is an important nectar source for native bees and butterflies in mountain habitats.
Best time to see a Showy Fleabane
The best time to see a Showy Fleabane is June–July, when about 70% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,410 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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