Pluchea Species, Stinking Camphorweed

Plucheafoetida

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pluchea (PLOO-sha)
Species
foetida (FET-uh-duh)
Synonym
Baccharis foetida
Conyza foetida
Pluchea bifrons
Pluchea eggersii
Pluchea imbricata
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Land O Lakes, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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