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dogfennel

dogfennel

Eupatorium capillifolium

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 3aZone 11b

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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
Family
Asteraceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southeastern United States

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

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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Season of Interest

SummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with