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How to Grow and Care for Parrot-weed

Parrot-weed, also known as John crow bush

Parrot-weed is a robust perennial that typically requires minimal maintenance, making it an easy plant to care for. It thrives in well-drained soil with regular watering, although it can tolerate periods of drought. A special care point for parrot-weed is its potential for aggressive growth; therefore, pruning to manage its size and spread is essential to prevent it from becoming invasive in garden settings.

Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Parrot-weed

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2-3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7.5
Hardiness Zones	9-11

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Parrot-weed is a plant with a robust presence, typically growing as a large shrub or small tree reaching heights of 12 to 18 feet (3.6 to 5.5 meters). It showcases a distinguished silhouette with smooth, wand-like stems and a crown of oblong, gray-green leaves that feature pinnate, lobed margins and are hairy underneath. These leaves cluster towards the end of branches, enhancing the plant's visual interest. In season, parrot-weed produces discreet clusters of petal-less greenish-purple flowers, arranged in elongated panicles up to 8-24 inches (20-60 cm) long, followed by grayish fruits, contributing to its decorative foliage.