Most commonly referred to as Fleabane due to their ability to repel fleas, the may also be known as showy daisy, seaside daisy, horseweed, and beach aster. These plants are often considered to be a reasonably safe pest deterrent to plant in gardens with dogs, and can be found growing wild in many areas.

Are there plants that repel fleas?

What is Fleabane used for?

Canadian fleabane is a plant. The parts that grow above the ground are used for medicine. People take Canadian fleabane for swollen airways (bronchitis), sore throat, fever, swelling (inflammation), bleeding from the uterus, fluid retention, urinary tract infections (UTIs), worm infections, tumors, and diarrhea.