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California Native Plant

Baccharis pilularis

Dwarf Coyote Bush

Plant photo of: Baccharis pilularis
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

The pilularis is a low maintenance, reliable evergreen groundcover. It benefits from pruning in the spring. However, the cottony seeds from the female plant can be messy.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Seascape, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Roadside, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check the soil's moisture level before watering.

You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.