Cuscuta Species, Knotweed Dodder, Smartweed Dodder

Cuscutapolygonorum

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cuscuta (kus-KEW-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Hardiness
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Parasites and Hemiparasites
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Cole Camp, Missouri

Maple Heights, Ohio

Arlington, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
2
negatives
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Maple Heights, OH | August 2009 | negative

This plant over ran some planters very quickly and was very hard to remove. I would not want this loose in the garden.

C
Pocola, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | negative

This plant is considered a noxious weed by the usda for several states.

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