Parthenium Weed (Parthenium Hysterophorus) is a annual herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-13. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Parthenium hysterophorus is an aggressive annual herbaceous weed in the Asteraceae family, notorious for its rapid spread and strong invasiveness.

Parthenium Weed

Parthenium Weed

Parthenium Hysterophorus

Parthenium hysterophorus is an aggressive annual herbaceous weed in the Asteraceae family, notorious for its rapid spread and strong invasiveness.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-13

Safety

⚠️
Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
☠️
Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:clay, sandy, loamy, rocky, saline
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Parthenium Weed

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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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.

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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae
Genus:Parthenium