How to Grow and Care for Orange milkwort

Orange milkwort, also known as Candy Weed, Bog Bachelor's Button

Orange milkwort is a low-maintenance, perennial wildflower well-suited to boggy or wetland habitats. It requires a consistently moist soil environment and thrives in full to partial sunlight. Special care points include avoiding overly dry conditions and ensuring proper water drainage to prevent root rot. Its resilience and straightforward growing requirements render the care level for orange milkwort easy.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Orange milkwort

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Biennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Hardiness Zones	6-9

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Orange milkwort exhibits a compact growth habit with vibrant yellow, rounded flowers that form in dense terminal clusters. This perennial's diminutive stature reaches typically around 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 cm) in height. The narrow, lance-shaped leaves are arranged in an alternating fashion along the slender, green stems. The leaves predominantly measure about 1 to 3 inches (2.5 to 7.6 cm) in length. Blooms of orange milkwort are most profuse in the late spring to summer, providing a splash of color in its native moist environments.

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