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Ambrosia chenopodiifolia

 
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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Ambrosia (am-BRO-zhuh) (Info)
Species: chenopodiifolia

Category:
Groundcovers
Perennials

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Silver/Gray
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive YLcalif On Aug 7, 2005, YLcalif from Yorba Linda, CA wrote:

This is a rare plant. It is currently growing in full sun, in a regularly watered location and in alkaline soil. Not sure if this is the best cultural combination because the plant is hard to find and, thus, experimentation is limited. It has been slow to establish growth but the feathery-soft effect is unique and worth the effort.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Yorba Linda, California



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