Wild Quinine, Eastern Wild Quinine, Horseweed

At maturity, this species reaches approximately 2 to 4 feet tall, presenting Light green, lobed leaves along with Small white to yellow flowers that bloom in flat-topped clusters, followed by Small, dry, and flattened seeds with tufts of hair. These features are supported by a reliable Fibrous root system, ensuring stability and sustained growth.

Native to Native to eastern and central North America, Wild Quinine, Eastern Wild Quinine, Horseweed thrives in Often found in meadows, open woods, and along roadsides at elevations around Low to mid elevations, generally below 1,000 meters. Best suited for USDA Hardiness Zone Zones 3 to 8. Whether grown indoor, in a curated garden or a more natural setting, its ecological requirements help maintain its vigor over time.

You can use our free plant identify app PlantPlants to chose the best spot for Wild Quinine, Eastern Wild Quinine, Horseweed, This plant prefers Full sun to partial shade and flourishes in Prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils with a soil pH of about 6.0 to 7.5.

Wild Quinine, Eastern Wild Quinine, Horseweed needs watering,Moderate; drought-tolerant once established, guided by PlantPlants app, You can get plants daily watering schedule. to maintain Dry to moderately moist, ensure steady hydration. Applying water through Water at the base of the plant, avoiding overhead watering supports even distribution and helps prevent overwatering or dryness.

Wild Quinine, Eastern Wild Quinine, Horseweed performs best within 50 F to 90 F (10 C to 32 C). Its ideal growth occurs at around 70 F to 80 F (21 C to 27 C), though it tolerates ranges from Can tolerate down to 0 F (-18 C) and up to 100 F (38 C). Additionally, maintaining Moderate humidity preferred encourages healthy foliage and overall plant vigor.

Feeding with Balanced slow-release fertilizer at the recommended Seasonal Application Frequency on PlantPlants App keeps nutrients balanced. Incorporating Compost or well-rotted manure can be beneficial enhances soil structure and fertility, while staying alert to Stunted growth and yellowing of leaves helps you adjust care as needed to maintain optimal plant health.

Regular attention ensures this plant’s beauty and longevity. Late spring or early summer for Remove dead or damaged stems; cut back after flowering tidies its appearance, while Not necessary for garden plants; can be done when pot-bound may be necessary as it grows, requiring a Increase by 1-2 inches in diameter when repotting increase and a fresh Use a well-drained potting mix with added organic matter. for Staking or Support. Does not typically require staking.

During Late fall to early spring, growth may slow and some Leaves may die back in fall but remain green until then can occur. For those looking to propagate, consider Seed sowing or stem cuttings and provide Cold stratification before sowing for 2-4 weeks when starting from seed. If using cuttings, follow Take 4-6 inch cuttings in early summer and place in moist potting soil to ensure successful rooting and healthy new plants.

our free plant identify and care app PlantPlants can help you diagnosisWild Quinine, Eastern Wild Quinine, Horseweed problems.Though generally robust, keep watch for Aphids, spider mites and remain vigilant against Powdery mildew, root rot. Implementing Good air circulation, avoid overwatering and applying Insecticidal soap for pests; fungicides for diseases when issues arise will help sustain the plant thriving.

This plant pairs nicely with Coneflowers, Black-eyed Susans, Goldenrods and shows Minimal known allelopathic effects, making it a flexible choice for various Wildflower gardens, pollinator gardens, naturalized areas.

the Edible Parts: Flowers (can be used in small amounts). Toxicty of Wild Quinine, Eastern Wild Quinine, Horseweed, Mildly toxic if consumed in large quantities. learning about its Harvest flowers in bloom for culinary use, Used sparingly in salads or as an herbal infusion, and Contains anti-inflammatory compounds can be intriguing for culinary explorers. Some traditions highlight its Historically used in herbal medicine to treat fever and other ailments or note its Native American tribes used it in traditional healing practices.

With an Not currently assessed, proper Encourage planting in gardens to promote native flora