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Cuman ragweed
Ambrosia psilostachya


Fort Collins

Dimensions
Height: 4.0 in. to 2.0 ft.
Spread: 8.0 in.; to 2.0 ft.
Growth Form
Herbaceous
Program Association
Nature in the City
Wildlife Uses
Grassland Birds, Pollinators/ Invertebrates, Shrubland Birds, Small Mammals
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Water Requirements
Very Low, Low
Plant Community
Foothills, Plains
Season of Bloom
July, August, September
Flower Color
Inconspicious
Leaf Color
Green Shades
Aggressiveness
Spreads Underground
Design Considerations
Drought Tolerant
Other Considerations
Limited Availability
Duration
Perennial
Natural Landscape Position
Fort Collins Model
1, 2
Soil Type
Nutrient Poor, Sandy
Pests/Disease Prone
No
Hazards/Toxic
No City Data.

Notes

Grows well in disturbed areas. This is an important larval and adult food host for many of our native invertebrates.