Prairie Cottonweed (Froelichia Floridana) is a annual herb in the Amaranthaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Froelichia floridana is an annual herbaceous plant in the Amaranthaceae family, known for its woolly white flowers and adaptation to dry, sandy soils.

Prairie Cottonweed

Prairie Cottonweed

Froelichia Floridana

Froelichia floridana is an annual herbaceous plant in the Amaranthaceae family, known for its woolly white flowers and adaptation to dry, sandy soils.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
7-10

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, gravelly, loamy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator support, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Prairie Cottonweed

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Repot
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Amaranthaceae
Genus:Froelichia