German-knotweed
Scleranthus annuus
Scleranthus
Caryophyllaceae
Native Plants
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German-knotweed is a low-growing annual weed that thrives in disturbed, sandy, or gravelly soils with moderate moisture. It requires minimal care and does best in full sun to partial shade. It is rarely cultivated intentionally but may appear naturally in garden beds or pathways.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
—
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
4″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Lightly To Keep Soil Moderately Moist; Avoid Waterlogging
Soil pH
4 – 4.5
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Alabama
Albania
Alberta
Algeria
Amur
Argentina Northeast
Argentina South
Arkansas
Austria
Baleares
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
British Columbia
Bulgaria
California
Canary Is.
Cape Provinces
Central European Rus
Chile Central
Attracts
🐝 Bees
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 29, 2009 by Tela Botanica − Mathieu MENAND (cc-by-sa)
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