Ambrosia ambrosioides

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Giant Bursage

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Information by: George Hull MSN Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

Description

Evergreen perennial to 3' x 4'. Large arrow shaped leaves 4" long. Light green flower clusters Feb thru May. Found in sandy washes & canyons to 4500' in Az & Calif.. Damaged below 30F. Needs well drained soil. Full sun partial shade. This is a ragweed cousin so can be allergenic to many.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Green

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Allergenic

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Parking Lot

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.