How to Grow and Care for Virginia buttonweed

Virginia buttonweed, also known as Buttonweed, Large buttonweed, Poor Joe

Virginia buttonweed is a low-maintenance plant that thrives in moist soils and is tolerant of a range of light conditions. It effectively propagates itself, often requiring management to control its spread. Special care points include ensuring adequate water availability and monitoring for overgrowth, as virginia buttonweed can become invasive.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Virginia buttonweed

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial, Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	6-9

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Virginia buttonweed is characterized by its sprawling, branching growth habit, supporting numerous small, star-shaped white flowers that emerge directly from the leaf axils. These blossoms are distinctive for their radial symmetry and petite size. The foliage is green, and the perennial plant forms a robust, ground-level presence. This species blooms profusely throughout the summer and fall, becoming a floral display roughly up to 36 inches (91 cm) wide.

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