Calea zacatechichi
Family: Asteraceae
Common Name: Dream herb, cheech, bitter grass
Plant Type:
- trees, shrubs
- perennial
Height to: 4'
Width to: 6'
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- 30 to 20ºF ZONE 9
- 40 to 30ºF ZONE 10
- 50 to 40ºF ZONE 11
- 60 to 50ºF ZONE 12
Sun Exposure:
- part sun
- full sun
Bloom Season:
- late spring
- early summer
- mid summer
Bloom Description: White to light green
Soil Type: Adaptable, seems to prefer poor soil rather then potting mix
Pests and Diseases: Infrequent
Propagation: Sow from seed (very irratic) or take stem cuttings, it is easy to root in water. Can also be propagated by layering
Submitted by: Distantkin
Seed photo: 1
Located in: Seed Photos