{"product_id":"parthenium-integrifolium","title":"Parthenium integrifolium","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParthenium integrifolium\u003c\/strong\u003e is a resilient native perennial with broad textured foliage and clusters of small white flowers held on sturdy branching stems throughout summer. Its upright form adds structure to naturalistic plantings while providing valuable late season nectar and pollen resources for a variety of pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 - 48 in x 18 - 24 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to late summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average well drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is native to much of the eastern and central United States where it occurs naturally in prairies, open woodlands, and meadow habitats. It is valued in native landscapes for its adaptability, upright structure, and ecological benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly attractive to native bees, bumblebees, and honeybees which visit the many small flowers for nectar and pollen throughout the summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a reliable nectar source for butterflies including Swallowtails, Painted Ladies, and skippers during its long bloom period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces seeds that can provide a food source for songbirds while adding seasonal habitat value in native plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 18 - 24 in apart to allow its upright clumping habit and branching flower stems to develop fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for native gardens, prairie plantings, pollinator borders, and mixed perennial beds where its tall structure adds contrast among shorter flowering plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds fine textured grass foliage and seasonal color that complements the upright form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides bold summer flowers and overlapping pollinator value in sunny native plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePycnanthemum tenuifolium (Slender Mountain Mint)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds airy white flowers and strong pollinator appeal alongside the sturdy structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (Black Eyed Susan)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brings bright yellow blooms that create a strong color contrast during summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePenstemon digitalis (Foxglove Beardtongue)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers upright flower spikes that pair well with its architectural habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":46790882132129,"sku":"PARTHENIUM INTEGRIFOLIUM","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/parthenium-integrifolium","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}