Sneezeweed
Family: Asteraceae (Aster
Family)
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Height: 3-5 feet
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Spread: 2-3 feet
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Bloom Time: August to
October
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Bloom: yellow rays and dull yellow
central disks
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Light: full sun
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Soil: average
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Moisture: medium to wet
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Use: rain gardens,
prairies, meadows, cottage gardens, wild gardens, naturalized areas or in moist
soils along bodies of water
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Care: may be cut back
in June to reduce plant height and encourage branching and less need for
support; remove spent flowers to encourage additional bloom; cut back plants by
1/2 after flowering; divide clumps as needed (every 3-4 years) to maintain
vigor
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Concerns: no serious
insect problems; susceptible to powdery mildew, leaf spot and rust;
generally requires some staking or other support and will benefit from pinching
or July-cutback
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Native to: North America
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Notes: rigid,
distinctively winged stems which branch near the top
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Supplier: Taylor Creek Nursery
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Rain Garden
J008
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