Ambrosia leaf bur ragweed
Ambrosia ambrosioides
- Asteraceae
- Dicot
- Perennial
About Ambrosia leaf bur ragweed
Ambrosia leaf bur ragweed is a fine native shrub that deserves a spot in your garden. It belongs to the daisy family and supports all sorts of wildlife that live in your area. Birds love the seeds, and insects find food and shelter in the branching growth. This plant has a lovely, feathery texture that adds interest to the landscape, and it's sturdy enough to handle what nature throws at it.
Growing this shrub is wonderfully simple. It's a perennial, so it comes back year after year without replanting. Once established, it's fairly carefree and asks very little of you. Just give it a spot with decent sunlight and let it do its thing. Your native plants will thank you, and you'll enjoy watching the wildlife that comes to visit.