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American Burnweed #874592

Asked June 25, 2024, 10:14 AM EDT

Good morning. I have a lot of American burnweed around my yard. Some in ground , some in pots. I am not clear as to invasive , good, hummingbirds like, or bees.

Prince George's County Maryland

Expert Response

Hi David.  Amereican Burnwood is considered a weed.  Per this brief discussion by University of Maryland Extension, it can be manually dug up or pulled, https://extension.umd.edu/resource/american-burnweed/  Be sure to try to get rid of it before the seeds form.

Here is more information from West Virginia Extension, https://extension.wvu.edu/lawn-gardening-pests/weeds/american-burnweed, and Fairfax County Master Gardeners, recommending you pull it out even if you like the look of it, https://fairfaxgardening.org/american-burnweed/#:~:text=Even%20if%20you%20are%20in,that%20are%20spread%20by%20wind.

Bob
Answered by University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener Volunteers.  For more information on a variety of yard and garden topics, visit the HGIC program web page, https://extension.umd.edu/hgic, and blog, Maryland Grows, https://marylandgrows.umd.edu/. Replied June 25, 2024, 1:09 PM EDT

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