Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Annual Ragweed, Bitterweed, Blackweed, Carrot Weed, Hay Fever Weed, Stickeweed, Tassel Weed, Wild Tansey, American Wormwood, Roman Wormwood

Family: Asteraceae Aster


Type Annual
USDA Hardiness range n/a
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Green
Bloom time Mid Summer to Late Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Height 36" to 7' / 90cm to 2.20m
Spread 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive