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.
Habitat
Mountain meadows, aspen glades, and open conifer forests in the West
Diet
Nectar and pollen for native bees and butterflies
How common
Common
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