How to Grow and Care for Mulberry weed

Mulberry weed, also known as Hairy crabweed, Crabweed, Fat weed

Mulberry weed is a hardy weedy species that adapts quickly to a variety of environmental conditions, indicating a general ease of care. A significant special care point is its rapid growth and invasive potential, requiring regular pruning to manage its spread. Ensure it is not overtaking other plants in the garden by regularly monitoring and removing unwanted seedlings.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Mulberry weed

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	5-6

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Mulberry weed is an erect, branching summer annual notable for its soft, hairy texture. Its leaves, arranged alternately on the stem, are roughly triangular with toothed edges, and both stems and leaves feature small hairs. The flowers, which cluster delicately in the leaf axils, display a purple hue that matures to dark brown. Blooming from late spring through early fall, the plant concludes its life cycle with the onset of frost. Seeds are expelled energetically to distances of at least 4 feet (1.2 meters). Remarkably, seedlings can flower and fruit quite rapidly after just 12 days post-germination.

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