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Santa Maria feverfew

Santa Maria feverfew

Parthenium hysterophorus

perennial☀️ full sun💧 low water

A fast-growing annual or short-lived perennial with finely divided foliage and small white or yellow daisy-like flowers. Highly invasive in many regions and considered a noxious weed.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1–3′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Succession Role

pioneer

Native Range

Mexico and Central America

Function & Care

medicinalwildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
high
Propagation
seed