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Baccharis pilularis ssp. consanguinea

Also Known As

  • Baccharis pilularis 'consanguinea'
  • Baccharis pilularis consanguinea
  • Coyote Brush

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-10'
  • W: 5'-10'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Baccharis pilularis ssp. consanguinea plant details

Baccharis pilularis ssp. consanguinea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Baccharis pilularis ssp. consanguinea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: hedge, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Baccharis pilularis ssp. consanguinea

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Deer and fire-resistant, but bees love the fuzzy, sweet autumn flowers; a dense adaptable hedge (to 10') of small bright-green leaves. S/D
At 10' this large shrub is used primarily for wildlife habitat and restoration efforts.

Gardening facts about Baccharis pilularis ssp. consanguinea plant

How to Grow Baccharis pilularis ssp. consanguinea

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • wind tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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