Description
Erigeron canadensis is an annual plant growing to 1.5 m (60 in) tall, with sparsely hairy stems.
Erigeron canadensis is an annual plant native throughout most of North America and Central America. It is also widely naturalized in Eurasia and Australia.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | Conyza canadensis, horseweed, Canadian horseweed, Canadian fleabane, coltstail, marestail, and butterweed.,Erigeron canadensis |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 1.5 m (60 in) tall |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Bloom Time | Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
Planting and care
Place plants in full sun in average, well-drained soil. Drainage is important; don t place where roots will sit in water. Leaves develop best flavor in full sun.
Erigeron canadensis care
Growing plants can be inexpensive, particularly when growing them from seed. Seeds of plants flowers should usually be sown directly into the sunny flower bed, as developing roots do not like to be disturbed.
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 25C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Erigeron canadensis special feature
It is also widely naturalized in Eurasia and Australia. Common names include horseweed, Canadian horseweed, Canadian fleabane, coltstail, marestail and butterweed.
Erigeron canadensis uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- Medicinal uses of Conyza Canadensis (Canadian Fleabane or Horseweed) Canadian horseweed is astringent, antirheumatic, diuretic, balsamic, emmenagogue, styptic, vermifuge and tonic
- Horseweed is especially suitable for dysentery, diarrhea, internal hemorrhoids and hemorrhage