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Description
Erigeron philadelphicus L.
Philadelphia Fleabane, Fleabane Daisy,
Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Common wildflower, considered to be invasive in most areas.

The fleabane daisy grows along roadsides and in fields and woodlands. It has more than 150 threadlike, white/pink ray flowers. The center, disk flowers are 5-toothed and yellow, and there are many flower heads to each much-branched stem. The yellow center with the large number of very fine ray flowers is the best identification. They are much finer than those of other daisies or asters. Flower heads are 1/2-3/4 inch across.
The nectar and pollen of the flowerheads attract a variety of insects, including bees, wasps, butterflies, skippers, beetles, and plant bugs.

Description
Erigeron philadelphicus L.
Philadelphia Fleabane, Fleabane Daisy,
Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Common wildflower, considered to be invasive in most areas.

The fleabane daisy grows along roadsides and in fields and woodlands. It has more than 150 threadlike, white/pink ray flowers. The center, disk flowers are 5-toothed and yellow, and there are many flower heads to each much-branched stem. The yellow center with the large number of very fine ray flowers is the best identification. They are much finer than those of other daisies or asters. Flower heads are 1/2-3/4 inch across.
The nectar and pollen of the flowerheads attract a variety of insects, including bees, wasps, butterflies, skippers, beetles, and plant bugs.