Jones's Daisy-bush Plant Care
Eurybia jonesiae (Lamboy) G.L.Nesom
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Eurybia jonesiae, commonly known as Jones's aster or Almut's wood aster, is a North American species of herbaceous perennial native to the Southeastern United States, primarily in the state of Georgia with a few populations in eastern Alabama. It is found mostly in the Piedmont Region in rich oak-hickory-pine forest.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Jones's Daisy-bush?
Water Jones's Daisy-bush every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Jones's Daisy-bush Native To?
What Is the Jones's Daisy-bush?
Jones's Daisy-bush (Eurybia jonesiae) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Eurybia genus. Jones's Daisy-bush is native to the Southeastern United States, primarily in the state of Georgia with a few populations in eastern Alabama.
Jones's Daisy-bush displays a clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Jones's Daisy-bush produces daisy-like flowers in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Jones's Daisy-bush?
Eurybia jonesiae requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Jones's Daisy-bush Need?
Jones's Daisy-bush thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Jones's Daisy-bush Prefer?
Eurybia jonesiae grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Jones's Daisy-bush prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Jones's Daisy-bush?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Jones's Daisy-bush to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Jones's Daisy-bush?
Feed Jones's Daisy-bush every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Jones's Daisy-bush?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Jones's Daisy-bush?
Jones's Daisy-bush can be propagated through division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to compact aster plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Jones's Daisy-bush Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Jones's Daisy-bush, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Jones's Daisy-bush?
Jones's Daisy-bush is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, powdery mildew. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Jones's Daisy-bush Need?
Jones's Daisy-bush grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Jones's Daisy-bush is native to the Southeastern United States, primarily in the state of Georgia with a few populations in eastern Alabama. In cooler regions, grow Jones's Daisy-bush as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Jones's Daisy-bush is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Eurybia genus — compare its care with other Eurybia species on PlantoScan.
Eurybia is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Jones's Daisy-bush thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Eurybia Species
Other Eurybia species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Eurybia jonesiae (Lamboy) G.L.Nesom, family Asteraceae (first published in Phytologia 77(3): 260 (1995)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Jones's Daisy-bush, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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