Scientific name: Cannabis sativa
Synonym: Cannabis indica, Cannabis ruderalis
Family: CANNABACEAE
Common names: “Cannabis” “hemp” “marijuana””ganja” “grass” “weed” “pot”
Plant Type: Perennial or short lived shrub, grown as an annual
Conditions:
Zone: 7-11
Light: Full sun – part shade
Exposure: Sheltered
Soil: Nitrogen rich, fertile best, tolerant of poor conditions
Moisture: Moist well drained, avoid overhead irrigation
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: H 2-20′ & W 2-8′
Leaf and Stem shape: Distinct palmate leaf 
Flower: Large flowering spikes for highly fragrant buds coated in resins
Maintenance: Medium, benefits from regular feeding
Landscape use: Herb garden, hedgerows
Propagate: By seed and cuttings
Pests & Disease: Spider mites and molds can be a problem, deer will happily eat
Comments: It will survive neglect but to get a quality crop requires attention, currently illegal in most of the world but many countries are changing their views towards this plant, potent medicinal properties, and fibers produced from hemp are very durable and tough
Cultivars: Thousands of different strains
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