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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates dry, exposed, and low-nutrient sites
Watering
Drought-tolerant; water only during prolonged dry spells to avoid overwatering
Temperature
Thrives in cool to temperate conditions; avoid extreme heat above 30°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Finely divided, fern-like compound leaves with thread-like, bright green segments
- Flower: Tiny white umbellate flowers with 5 notched petals, clustered at stem tips
- Fruit: Slender, needle-like schizocarps up to 3 cm long, with barbed tips for animal-mediated seed dispersal
Care Guide
Watering
Water sparingly during active growth; allow top 2 cm of soil to dry between waterings
Fertilization
No regular fertilization needed; plant thrives in low-nutrient soils. Optional dilute compost tea can be applied once during early growth if soil is extremely poor
Composted banana peel tea：Fully compost banana peels to eliminate odor; dilute 1:20 with water for a gentle root drench to support floweringPruning
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage a longer flowering period
- Remove yellowing foliage to maintain a tidy appearance
- Allow mature plants to self-seed for natural regeneration in subsequent growing seasons
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No documented toxicity to cats
Humans: No documented toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Wildflower for pollinator gardens and meadow restoration; provides forage for bees and butterflies
