Ploughman's-spikenard (Pentanema Squarrosum) is a biennial or perennial herb in the Asteraceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 5-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Pentanema squarrosum, commonly known as ploughman's-spikenard, is a tall, hairy perennial herbaceous plant found in Europe, North Africa, and the Near East.
Ploughman's-spikenard
Pentanema Squarrosum
Pentanema squarrosum, commonly known as ploughman's-spikenard, is a tall, hairy perennial herbaceous plant found in Europe, North Africa, and the Near East.
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