Gardeners can use horsebalms as ground cover to plant around trees. In their natural habitat, these wildflowers cover woodland forest floors. Their pointed leaves grow around a stem with a spray of flowers at the top of the stem. The delicate, cup-shaped flowers are yellow or white with tall, distinct stamens.
Water:
Horsebalms thrives in woodland settings, needing consistent moisture without being waterlogged. It requires weekly watering for optimal health, with increased needs during active growth periods due to higher transpiration rates, demonstrating a balance between drought tolerance and humidity preference.
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