Sweetbush (Bebbia Juncea) is a perennial shrub in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Bebbia juncea is an aromatic desert shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, known for its slender, woody stems and plentiful yellow discoid flowers.

Sweetbush

Sweetbush

Bebbia Juncea

Bebbia juncea is an aromatic desert shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, known for its slender, woody stems and plentiful yellow discoid flowers.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
drought-tolerant
Light
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
8-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:rocky, sandy, gravelly
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental shrub, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Sweetbush

Jan
Prune
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Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae
Genus:Bebbia