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Baccharis halimifolia 'White Caps'

Also Known As

White Caps Consumption Weed
White Caps Eastern Baccharis
White Caps Groundsel Bush
White Caps Saltbush
White Caps Sea Myrtle

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 5'-10'
W: 5'-10'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Baccharis halimifolia 'White Caps' plant details

Baccharis halimifolia 'White Caps' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Baccharis halimifolia 'White Caps'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 5 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall
Uses: native plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Baccharis halimifolia 'White Caps'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A semi-evergreen shrub or small tree (to 10 feet or so) native along most of the East coast of the US, growing most often in marshy areas and in nutrient-poor scrub land. Dioecious, the female plants have showy white tufts of white fluff on the flowers that persist until the seeds disperse. Male flowers are not particularly attractive. Zone 5

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A deciduous broadleaf shrub, loose irregular to oval, mounding form to upright branching, fine texture and medium to open canopy. Tolerates dry or wet conditions, salt spray and water. Foliage is green to bluish green and produces white flowers in late autumn. Grows 5-10', hardy zones 5-9. Likes sun