- Low to medium shrub reaching up to 8 feet or more, especially with water
- Occurs naturally in coastal scrub habitats but likely to thrive in any garden
- Dioecious (male and female flowers occur on separate plants).
- Female flowers are white with longer hairs. Male flowers are cream colored with protruding yellow stamens.
- Shoots arise from the base and may build up dead wood unless pruned at least every three years.
- Pruning rejuvenates plant and prevents fire hazard.
- Provides a dense canopy and shelter for rodents, rabbits, birds, as well as other plants.
- Drought tolerant; evergreen, Attracts insects, wren-tits and white-crown sparrow
- Found in all sections
Baccharis pilularis subsp. consanguinea
Origin | Bay Hills, Briones RP, Chabot RP, El Sobrante, Martinez, Mt. Diablo north, Tilden RP |
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Size | 1 gallon, 2 gallon, Deepot, long 1 gallon |
bloom season | Aug |
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pollinators | Bees |
pollinators | Birds |
pollinators | Butterflies |
habitat | Chaparral |
bloom season | Dec |
dormancy | Evergreen |
sun | Full Sun |
soil | Good |
habitat | Grassland |
flower color | Inconspicuous |
bloom season | Jul |
water | Low |
soil | Moderate |
bloom season | Nov |
bloom season | Oct |
sun | Part Shade |
soil | Poor |
bloom season | Sep |
growth habit | Upright |
water | Very low |
soil | Well-drained |
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