Horseweed
Erigeron canadensis
Horseweed is an extremely hardy annual that thrives in disturbed soils and requires virtually no care. It self-seeds prolifically and can become weedy, so deadheading before seed set is recommended. This tough plant provides late-season nectar for pollinators when few other flowers are available.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Flowers
white, yellow
Watering Schedule
Every 14-21 Days • Water Lightly, Very Drought Tolerant Once Established
Soil pH
4.8 – 7.2
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 12″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 20, 2019 by Josef Berkemeyer (cc-by-sa)
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