- American burnweed
Botanical name: erechtites hieraciifolia
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 2-10 ft in height and 1-3 ft in width
Bloom time: summer, fall
Hardy zone: zones 6-11
Flower color: white/yellow
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: reaches full maturity in first growing season
Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: wildflower garden
Light needs: about 3-6 hours of sun per day
Special features: medical benefits
Watering instructions: medical benefits
Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release granular fertilizer in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: loam, sand
Companion plants: oregano, marigolds
Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested
Invasive species: no
