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How to Grow and Care for Tarweeds

Tarweeds thrives in sunny locations with well-draining soil. It is drought-tolerant, requiring minimal watering once established. Special care points include ensuring adequate sunlight exposure and avoiding overwatering to prevent root rot. With its low-maintenance needs, tarweeds is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for resilient and easy-going plants.

Watering schedule: Every week

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Planting and Growing Tarweeds

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week

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Types of Tarweeds

Hayfield tarweed

Hemizonia congesta is commonly called the hayfield tarweed and is native to western North America. This flowering plant has many subspecies of different appearances, making it hard to distinguish.

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