Wild Quinine, Parthenium Seed
Wild Quinine Parthenium Seed
- Pearl-white flower heads resemble tiny buttons
- Long bloom period supports summer pollinators
- Stiff stems hold flowers above foliage
- Deep roots tolerate dry prairie soils
Key Attributes
About Wild Quinine, Parthenium Seed
Wild quinine carries pearly white button-like flower heads above coarse gray-green foliage for much of summer. The rigid stems hold their shape beautifully in prairie gardens, pollinator borders, and dried arrangements. A deep root system helps established plants perform through heat and dry spells.
Growing details
Plant profile
Seed & variety
Before Planting
Planting
Watering
Fertilizer
Harvesting
Tips
Pests & Diseases
Full sun, drainage, and open spacing reduce crown rot, leaf spotting, and mildew on lower leaves.
Inspect seedlings for slugs and caterpillars. Mature plants generally need intervention only when damage is extensive.
Native States & Regions
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Connecticut
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
Native regions: Widespread Native
Wild Quinine Parthenium Native Range Map
Native range describes natural occurrence, not the origin of this seed lot or every location where a plant can be grown.
Alaska and Hawaii are shown as insets. State-level range does not mean a plant occurs throughout every part of that state.
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