Blue Fleabane -

: It is an excellent choice for rock gardens, wildflower meadows, or pollinator-friendly landscapes as it attracts bees and butterflies .

: It typically flowers from late spring through late summer (April to September, depending on the region). Habitat and Distribution blue fleabane

Blue Fleabane is native across much of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America. It thrives in well-drained, open environments such as: Dry meadows and grasslands. Rocky slopes, cliff ledges, and river banks. : It is an excellent choice for rock

: The common name "fleabane" stems from the historical belief that the dried plant could repel or destroy fleas when burned or placed in bedding. It thrives in well-drained, open environments such as:

: A small, slender plant typically reaching between 8 to 30 inches (20 to 75 cm) in height.

Sandy soils, including coastal dunes like the Murlough dunes in County Down, Northern Ireland , where it is considered a priority conservation species. Uses and Folklore