Pluchea Species, Indian Camphorweed, Indian Fleabane, Indian Pluchea

Plucheaindica

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pluchea (PLOO-sha)
Species
indica (IN-dih-kuh)
Synonym
Baccharis indica
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
Lavender
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Regional

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Billings, MT | June 2013 | neutral

where can i buy these leaves or extract? thank you

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| June 2013 | neutral

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | October 2007 | neutral

I have not grown this plant, but have seen it growing on Maui in its naturalized environment. It is known to smother out endemic plants ...Read More

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