Skeletonleaf Bursage, Bur Sage Ragweed, Woolly Leaved Povertyweed
Ambrosiatomentosa

Synonym:Ambrosia discolor

Synonym:Franseria discolor

Synonym:Gaertneria discolor

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent

Foliage Color
Bronze

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)

Where to Grow

Danger
Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Green
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

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