Pluchea Species, Stinking Camphorweed
Plucheafoetida

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Pluchea (PLOO-sha)
Species: foetida (FET-uh-duh)

Synonym:Baccharis foetida

Synonym:Conyza foetida

Synonym:Pluchea bifrons

Synonym:Pluchea eggersii

Synonym:Pluchea imbricata

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry