Cladanthus mixtus is an annual plant, so it would be harvested in the late summer and early fall months, typically from August to October.
Weedy Dog-Fennel
Cladanthus mixtus
Weedy Dog-Fennel (Cladanthus mixtus) is an erect, bushy annual from the Asteraceae family. It grows up to two or three feet tall and has distinctive small, bristly, silvery-grey leaves. It produces small yellow flowers with purplish-brown centers from early summer through the fall. It has a long blooming season that attracts a variety of beneficial pollinators. Weedy Dog-Fennel is native to eastern Europe and the Mediterranean region and is an important habitat plant in some regions, particularly in fields, meadows, and along roadsides. It is a short-lived, drought-tolerant plant that is easy to grow and will thrive in sunny, well-drained soils. The weedy Dog-Fennel is an attractive addition to the garden, providing texture and colour throughout the summer months.
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.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Weedy Dog-Fennel typically starts flowering in April.
Harvest Fruit
Cladanthus mixtus is an annual plant, so it would be harvested in the late summer and early fall months, typically from August to October.
