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pineapple-weed
Weedy

pineapple-weed

Matricaria discoidea

groundcover☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 3aZone 10b

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A low-growing annual or winter annual with finely divided foliage and tiny yellow-green button-like flower heads that lack ray florets. Often found as a weedy groundcover in disturbed areas, it is drought-tolerant and requires minimal care.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
fast
Size
0.25–1.5′ tall × 0.5–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Asteraceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern Asia and North America

Native to: Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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

Harvest Season

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

Season of Interest

Summer

Companion Planting

Plants well with