Photo by: Shirley Denton, Suncoast Chapter FNPS
Photo by: Shirley Denton, Suncoast Chapter FNPS
Photo by: John Lampkin, Nature Coast FNPS

Nomenclature

Common Name:

sweetscent

Synonym(s):

Genus species:

Pluchea odorata

Family:

Asteraceae

Plant Specifics

Form:

flower

Size:

1.5-3 ft

Life Span:

Long-lived perennial

Flower Color:

pink

Fruit Color:

NA

Phenology:

winter dormant

Noted For:

Showy Flowers

Landscaping

Recommended Uses:

Moist wildflower garden

Considerations:

Availability:

Seed, Friends

Propagation:

Seed

Light:

Full Sun, Part Sun

Moisture Tolerance:

Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry

Coming Soon!

Stays wet ---to--- Somewhat moist, no flooding

Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:

Unknown

Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:

Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray

Soil or Other Substrate:

Sand, Organic

Soil pH:

Suitable to Grow In:

8A,8B,9A,9B,10A,10B,11

Ecology

Wildlife:

Pollinators, Butterflies

Nectar attracts bees and many different kinds of butterflies. Documented bee visitors include  Halictzcs ligatus, Dialictzcs nyinphalis, Anthidizcin maczclifrons and Coelioxys gerinaiza (Deyrup et al. 2002).

Native Habitats:

Marsh and swamp edges

Natural Range in Florida:

Comments:

Ethnobotany:

General Comments:

Based on maps from BONAP and ISB, this species ranges across the southern and central US and up the eastern seabord to Massachusetts.  The entire Florida panhandle appears to be in its range though documented occurences in that area are sparse.  The entire peninsula is within the range.  It appears to be appropriate to use this plant anywhere in Florida where soil and moisture conditions are appropriate.