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    Pluchea sericea

    Also Known As

    • Berthelotia sericea
    • Polypappus sericeus
    • Tessaria sericea
    • Arrow Weed
    • Arrowweed

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 5'
    • W: 5'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Pluchea sericea plant details

    Pluchea sericea is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pluchea sericea

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue and green
    Mature size: 0 - 5 FT - wide, 0 - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: native plant, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pluchea sericea

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Pluchea sericea plant

    How to Grow Pluchea sericea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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