Hollyleaf Burr Ragweed

Ambrosiailicifolia

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ambrosia (am-BRO-zhuh)
Species
ilicifolia (il-liss-ee-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 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)
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | neutral

The genus name means: from the Greek: early name for aromatic plants; the mythic food of the gods

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