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Gnaphalium obtusifolium - Plant

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Description

Gnaphalium obtusifolium is a medium-sized plant that measures 30-60 cm. in height and is most easily identified by its cluster of small, white or pale yellow, rayless flowe

Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium (formerly Gnaphalium obtusifolium) is a member of the Asteraceae family. obtusifolium is found on open dry sandy habitat throughout Eastern North America. Common names include old field balsam, rabbit tobacco and sweet everlasting.

Plant Specifications

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium,old field balsam, rabbit tobacco and sweet everlasting.
Maximum Reachable Height 6 to 30 inches
Flower Colour white
Bloom Time July Aug Sept.
Difficulty Level easy to grow

Planting and care

  • Deadhead to prolong flowering.
  • Maintain moderate soil moisture and fertilize lightly.
  • plant will die with the first frost

    Gnaphalium obtusifolium 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 20-25C
    Fertilizer Apply any organic fertilizer

    Gnaphalium obtusifolium special feature

    Rabbit tobacco is widely used among the Southern Indians. The name is undeniably of American Indian origin. ... Garret (2003, 91, 236), an Eastern Cherokee,uses the name rabbit tobacco for Gnaphalium obtusifolium, Anaphalis margaritacea, and Antennaria plantaginifolia.

    Gnaphalium obtusifolium uses

    Ornamental Use:

    • The plant is used for ornamental purpose

    Medicinal Use:

    • Everlasting is certainly astringent and is commonly thought to be sedative, diuretic and a very mild pain reliever
    • Both the smoke and a leaf tea have been use to treat various throat and bronchial conditions from colds to asthma and especially for coughs
    • It is also used for diarrhea
    • Sores on the skin and in the mouth are poulticed with it as are bruises and it has been highly recommended for burns
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is another name for a Gnaphalium obtusifolium ?

    Gnaphalium obtusifolium is commonly known as Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium,old field balsam, rabbit tobacco and sweet everlasting.

    How tall do Gnaphalium obtusifolium grow?

    On average Gnaphalium obtusifolium grows 6 to 30 inches

    What color are Gnaphalium obtusifolium ?

    A Gnaphalium obtusifolium plant bears flowers of color white

    When Gnaphalium obtusifolium blooms?

    With enough light, Gnaphalium obtusifolium may produce white flowers in July Aug Sept.

    How hard is Gnaphalium obtusifolium to grow?

    A Gnaphalium obtusifolium is easy to grow

    How much sunlight does a Gnaphalium obtusifolium need?

    A Gnaphalium obtusifolium prefers Full Sun

    How much water does a Gnaphalium obtusifolium need?

    A Gnaphalium obtusifolium prefers watering Medium

    What kind of soil does a Gnaphalium obtusifolium need?

    A Gnaphalium obtusifolium prefers well-drained soil

    What temperature does a Gnaphalium obtusifolium like?

    A Gnaphalium obtusifolium prefers 20-25C

    How often should I fertilize my Gnaphalium obtusifolium ?

    To encourage Gnaphalium obtusifolium growth, Apply any organic fertilizer

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