Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Ambrosia (am-BRO-zhuh) (Info)
Species: dumosa (doo-MO-suh) (Info)
Synonym:Franseria dumosa
Category:
Perennials
Shrubs
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Foliage:
Deciduous
Silver/Gray
Aromatic
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured
Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Soil pH requirements:
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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