Annuals – 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