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Pinweeds

Most of pinweeds are low-growing herbs with narrow leaves and may small flowers that resemble pinheads. The genus pinweeds is based primarily in eastern North America and contains about 18 species.

Scientific classification

Genus

Pinweeds (Lechea)

Family

Rock roses

Order

Mallows, rock-roses, and allies

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Annual

Lifespan

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Species

Hairy pinweed Largepod pinweed Thyme-leaf pinweed Leggett's pinweed Nodding pinweed Piedmont pinweed

Care Guide for Pinweeds

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Native to dry habitats, pinweeds thrives with minimal moisture and modest weekly watering. It suits outdoor cultivation, benefiting from natural rainfall. As a hardy perennial, pinweeds endures temperature fluctuations and efficiently utilizes water during growth cycles.

Propagation: Pinweeds is propagated primarily through seed sowing, requiring light for germination and optimal temperatures of 65-75°F (18-24°C). Use well-drained sandy loam, keep soil moist, and thin seedlings at 1-2 inches. It can also be propagated by division in spring, but seed propagation is preferred.

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