Common Cottonrose, Cudweed

Filagovulgaris

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Filago (fil-uh-go)
Species
vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
Synonym
Filago germanica
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Silver/Gray
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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(Zone 7b) | July 2011 | neutral

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