New York Behen Plant Care
Behen noveboracense (L.) Hill
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Vernonia noveboracensis, the New York ironweed or vein-leaf hawkweed, is a plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the eastern United States, from Florida to Massachusetts and west to Tennessee, Alabama, and West Virginia and to southern Ontario.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for New York Behen?
Water New York Behen every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the New York Behen Native To?
What Is the New York Behen?
New York Behen (Behen noveboracense) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Behen genus. New York Behen is native to the eastern United States, from Florida to Massachusetts and west to Tennessee, Alabama, and West Virginia and to southern Ontario.
New York Behen displays a clumping herbaceous perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. New York Behen produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a New York Behen?
Behen noveboracense requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the New York Behen Need?
New York Behen thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the New York Behen Prefer?
Behen noveboracense grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. New York Behen prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a New York Behen?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for New York Behen to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a New York Behen?
Feed New York Behen every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a New York Behen?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a New York Behen?
New York Behen can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball.
Is the New York Behen Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list New York Behen, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the New York Behen?
New York Behen is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the New York Behen Need?
New York Behen grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. New York Behen is native to the eastern United States, from Florida to Massachusetts and west to Tennessee, Alabama, and West Virginia and to southern Ontario. In cooler regions, grow New York Behen as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
New York Behen is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Behen genus (family Asteraceae) — search all Behen species in the plant lookup.
New York Behen thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Behen noveboracense (L.) Hill, family Asteraceae (first published in Hort. Kew. : 68) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list New York Behen, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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