Yambush

Gundlachia corymbosa

Native to:
Aruba, Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Netherlands Antilles, Puerto Rico, United States, Virgin Islands

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Gundlachia
Species:
Gundlachia corymbosa
USDA Symbol:
GUCO

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
100 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
sep,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Butterflies & Moths:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
butterflies, bees
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist