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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Partial sun to full shade; tolerates dappled woodland light, avoid intense midday sun
Watering
Water deeply when top 5 cm of soil is dry; avoid waterlogging in heavy clay
Temperature
Hardy to USDA zone 3; tolerates cold winters and mild summer heat
Characteristics
- Leaf: Compound, fern-like leaves with blue-green, finely divided leaflets
- Flower: Dioecious; male flowers have fluffy, pale yellow stamens; female flowers have greenish-white pistils
- Stem: Slender, upright, smooth green stems with minimal branching
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist during active growth
Fertilization
Apply compost once at emergence. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers to prevent leggy growth
Composted banana peel tea：Steep fully composted banana peels in water for 24 hours, dilute 1:20 for root drench; discard solids to prevent pestsPruning
- Deadhead spent flowers to maintain tidy appearance
- Cut back stems to ground level after frost in autumn
- Thin overcrowded clumps every 2–3 years to improve airflow
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Non-toxic to cats
Humans: No known toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental wildflower for woodland gardens; supports native pollinators
