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dogfennel

dogfennel

Eupatorium capillifolium

perennial☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 3aZone 11b

Dogfennel is a native wildflower with feathery, finely divided foliage and small yellowish flowers that bloom in late summer and fall. It thrives in dry, sandy soils and spreads readily, making it useful for naturalized areas but potentially invasive in cultivated gardens.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
2–4′ tall × 1.5–3′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 3aZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 11b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southeastern United States

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia

Function & Care

biomass/mulchwildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed