Woody Fleabane

Dittrichia viscosa, Asteraceae

Zones

7–10

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerPest ConfuserPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Mediterranean EryngoEryngium bourgatii

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Drummond's OnionAllium drummondii

Pest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Nodding CatchflySilene nutans

Woody Fleabane's sticky aromatic compounds may deter pests but could also inhibit nearby Nodding Catchfly

Villous ThapsiaThapsia villosa

Woody fleabane's allelopathic compounds and dense growth may inhibit thapsia establishment

SilverweedPotentilla anserina

Dittrichia produces sticky allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of nearby herbaceous plants

Whole-leaf RosinweedSilphium integrifolium

Large Asteraceae species compete for light and space, with potential allelopathic interactions

Uses

Functions

Insect RepellentPioneer SpeciesWaste Ground RevegetationNatural Pesticide

Edible Parts

Young Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Insect RepellentWound HealingDigestive AidRespiratory Support

Common Questions

What zones does Woody Fleabane grow in?

Woody Fleabane grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Woody Fleabane?

Good companions for Woody Fleabane include Mediterranean Eryngo, Drummond's Onion.

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