sneeze weed
Also known as: dog fennel
An upright plant with columnar stems, to 2m tall, clothed in bright green leaves with very fine leaf divisions (less than 1mm wide). Flowers are tiny and insignificant, dull pinkish-white, and may not be produced before frost cuts the plant back
Scientific classification
- Species
- sneeze weed (Eupatorium capillifolium)
- Genus
- Eupatorium
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of sneeze weed
Distribution map
Americas
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of sneeze weed
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sneeze weed care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back at end of the season
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in cold frame. Divide in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in any moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Can spread quickly, but is very attractive to butterflies and other insects
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
Slugs and aphids may be a problem
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