Weedy Dog-Fennel
Cladanthus mixtus
Watering:
Minimal
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Cutting,Division,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
Flowers:
Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Fruits:
yellow,brown Fruits Ready In
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Weedy Dog-Fennel (Cladanthus mixtus) should be watered once a week, until established. Provide 1 inch of water each time, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Avoid over-watering as this can lead to root rot. During periods of hot, dry, weather the plant may need to be watered more frequently.
sunlight
Weedy Dog-Fennel (Cladanthus mixtus) prefers full sun exposure, with at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. The plant needs an evenly distributed sunlight through the day, so if the light of the sun reaches the plant in the morning only, then the intensity of light in the afternoon should be taken into account to ensure the optimal growth of the plant. To get the best results in growth and flowering, it is ideal to keep Weedy Dog-Fennel in a spot that gets a good amount of morning sunlight, but is not in direct midday sun.
pruning
Weedy Dog-Fennel should be pruned just after flowering has finished. Since this species is a short-lived perennial, it should be pruned back hard to the ground each spring. It should also be pruned every few years to maintain a denser, bushier structure. Pruning should only be done when the plant is actively growing, as this ensures that new stems and leaves are produced quickly, allowing for fuller growth. Pruning should be done carefully, removing any damaged or dead stems or leaves and any branches that cross over or rub against each other.
