Centromadia pungens
$5.48 – $7.30
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Common tarweed
Common tarweed/spikeweed is an annual herb in the sunflower family that can grow up to 4 ft. tall.
It produces showy arrays of yellow flower heads throughout the entire summer, and is one of the few species in its habitat that flowers so late in the season.
This species naturally grows in grassy, wet, marshy places, so it’s a good option for an area with slow draining soil, standing water, or container gardening. It pairs well with Grindelia and Hemizonia species. Common tarweed is a host plant of the Spotted Straw Sun Moth and is commonly used in Bee gardens.
Lifeform: Annual
Sun: Full Sun
Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies
| Ecological Value | The flowers attract many beneficial insects. |
|---|---|
| Container | D-16-O, 4", 4"S, D-16 |
| Historical Uses | Seeds have been an important source of food. |
| Distribution | It is native to northern Baja California and the western United States |
| Elevation | 0 to 5315 ft |
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| Habitat | Grassy, wet places, marshes. |
