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Skeletonleaf Bursage, Bur Sage Ragweed, Woolly Leaved Povertyweed

Ambrosiatomentosa

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Ambrosia (am-BRO-zhuh)
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Species
tomentosa (toh-men-TOH-suh)
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Synonym
Ambrosia discolor
Franseria discolor
Gaertneria discolor
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Green
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Benton, Kentucky

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smiln32
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | September 2004 | negative

This plant is considered a noxious weed in Idaho, Wyoming and Oregon (and probably other places, too). ;)

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