Jack In The Bush
Chromolaena odorata
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Chromolaena
- Species:
- Chromolaena odorata
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 8-12 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- aug, sep, oct
- Bloom Colors:
- Purple
Native Range
United States: Florida, Guam, Navassa Island, Puerto Rico, Palau, Texas, Virgin Islands
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Gaudy sphinx (Eumorpha labruscae), Rounded Metalmark (Calephelis perditalis)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Butterflies:American Snout (Libytheana carinenta), American Snout (Libytheana carinenta), Dainty Sulphur (Nathalis iole), Dainty Sulphur (Nathalis iole), Marine Blue (Leptotes marina), Marine Blue (Leptotes marina), Pipevine Swallowtail (Battus philenor), Pipevine Swallowtail (Battus philenor), Queen (Danaus gilippus), Queen (Danaus gilippus), Southern Dogface (Zerene cesonia), Southern Dogface (Zerene cesonia)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- thrives in disturbed areas and open fields