Sneezeweed plant is actually a
flowering plant from the Asteraceae family. The Sneezeweed plant is native to
North America and southern Canada. The plant usually grows in marshes,
abandoned fields, fens, badly drained pastures, open moist woodlands, soggy
thickets, moist wooded areas, as well as along ditches, ponds, and streams.
Some of the common names of the plant
are:
1. Large-Flowered Sneezeweed
2. Autumn Sneezeweed
3. Sneezeweed
4. Fall Sneezeweed
How to care for Sneezeweed plants
The size and growth: The Sneezeweed plant is a perennial herb that grows around four feet
high. The leaves of this plant are narrowly oval to lance-shaped and it has a
few teeth. The stems of Sneezeweed plant are slightly hairy and it can grow as
tall as five feet. The leaves are also produced on the plant’s stem
alternatively.
The flowering & fragrance: All through late fall and summer, a lot of yellow 2’ inch in diameter daisy-like
flowers are produced. The flowers really have a unique wedge shape and they are
three-lobed at the tip. The flowers also have a dull yellow, dome-shaped, and
prominent center risk.
The light and temperature: Sneezeweed plant loves the sun, and why the ideal growing location is
in full sun. The flowers will start getting leggy if they do not get a minimum
of 6 hours of full sun every day. Nevertheless, Sneezeweed plant tolerates
partial shade, particularly if the conditions are dry. Sneezeweed plant also
tolerates hot summers and humidity and they also requires sufficient spacing to
prevent fungal diseases, such as mildew and rust, which really occur under high
humidity.
The watering and feeding: The Sneezeweed plant prefers moderate moisture, however they needs more
water in dry conditions. It is advisable to provide the Sneezeweed plant with
an organic mulch of about two inches to conserve moisture and maintain ideal pH
soil levels. Feed the Sneezeweed plants during the early spring growth period. Make
sure you avoid feeding the plants with excess fertilizer or rich soils as this can
results in fewer flowers and extensive foliar growth.
The soil and transplanting: Actually for the best optimal growth, The Sneezeweed plant needs moist
soil. A lot of new hybrids tolerant drier soils. The Sneezeweed plant likes
acidic soils, with pH levels of 5.5 to 7.0.
The plant maintenance: The Sneezeweed plants must be staked in other to prevent any potential
flopping of the taller stems. You can pinch back new growth during the late
spring in other to encourage a sturdier, shorter plant with floriferous growth
of flowers. The Sneezeweed plant might also get ragged foliage before they
start to bloom. It is really advisable to trim off the stems during early
spring before the growth season.
How to propagate Sneezeweed plant: Sneezeweed plant can be propagated through seeds, it is also ideal to
propagate by tip cuttings or divisions. Make sure it is done during the early
spring. If you want to plant the seeds, it is advisable to sow the seeds during
the spring and prick out the seedlings when they are large enough. You can place
the seedlings in individual pots and keep them in the greenhouse for the first
winter. During early summer you can start planting them in their permanent
position. Also the basal cuttings should be taken during the spring season. Make
sure you take the cuttings from the base of the plant and then put them in a
frame during June and July. You can harvest them once they grow to about four
to six inches tall.
Pest and disease control in Sneezeweed
plant: Sneezeweed
plant does not face any serious disease or pest problems. Though, the foliage
is really vulnerable to leaf spot, rust and powdery mildew.
The seeds, the flowers, and the leaves
of the plant are said to be poisonous to humans if they are consumed in high
quantity.
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