Common Ragweed, American Wormwood, Annual Ragweed, Common Ragweed, Low Ragweed
Ambrosiaartemisiifolia

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Ambrosia (am-BRO-zhuh)
Species: artemisiifolia (ar-te-miz-ee-eye-FOH-lee-uh)

Synonym:Iva monophylla

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Green

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds