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Jack In The Bush

Chromolaena odorata
In the United States: Native · also called Siam weed, Crucita, Blue Mist Flower, Fragrant Mist Flower

Bees visit the flower heads to collect nectar and pollen. It blooms primarily in fall in northern hemisphere ranges as a fast-growing perennial shrub or subshrub in disturbed sites, thickets, and open areas of subtropical climates. Vigorous growth may require pruning or containment in gardens.

Nectarhigh
Pollenlow
Bloom (US) October–December
Duration~3 months
TypePerennial
Sunfull

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