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Poor Joe, Rough Buttonweed

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Diodia teres by Floridian
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Genus
Diodia (dy-OH-dee-uh)
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Species
teres (TER-es)
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Synonym
Diodia teres var. teres
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting

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Coushatta, LA | April 2011 | negative

A very bad weed.

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