
Dumb-nettle
Galinsoga parviflora
Galinsoga parviflora, commonly called quickweed or gallant soldier, is a fast-growing annual weed found in gardens, disturbed soils, and agricultural fields worldwide. It is not a recommended garden plant, but its young leaves are edible and used as a pot herb in parts of South America and Africa. Control it by mulching and hand-pulling before it sets seed, as a single plant can produce thousands of seeds per season.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Rainfall-Dependent; Water Every 5-7 Days In Dry Spells • Light To Moderate Watering; Keep Soil Moist But Well-Drained
Soil pH
5.5 – 6.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 19, 2019 by Sabina Hartmann (cc-by-sa)
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