Toothpickweed

Visnaga daucoides

Toothpickweed

Dwight Sipler from Stow, MA, USA

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Apiaceae
Genus:
Visnaga
Species:
Visnaga daucoides

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Biennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
3-4 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun, jul, aug
Bloom Colors:
white
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, California, Florida, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to Mediterranean regions with dry summers