Baccharis pilularis 'Twin Peaks II'

Also Known As

Baccharis pilularis 'Twin Peaks 2'
Twin Peaks II Coyote Brush

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 4'-8'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Baccharis pilularis 'Twin Peaks II' plant details

Baccharis pilularis 'Twin Peaks II' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Attracts bees, 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, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Baccharis pilularis 'Twin Peaks II'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Baccharis pilularis 'Twin Peaks II'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, erosion, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This delightful mounding groundcover makes a fine fire-retardant, deer-resistant, drought-tolerant carpet; or an interesting bonsai subject. Sun/Dry

By: Forestfarm

Small, dark green leaves and a moderate growth rate characterize this cultivar. Older plantings mound to as much as 5' and require a regular shearing.

By: Native Sons

Twin Peaks II' is one of the fastest, toughest, densest evergreen native large scale ground covers. Grows easily to 8' wide and 2 - 3' tall. Drought tolerant but monthly water helps it look better - shear hard annually in spring to keep rejuvenated. Sun on coast, afternoon shade inland. Deer don't seem to eat it. Cultivars such as this are horticultural selections and hybrids, not part of the native ecology but work beautifully in the garden. Baccharis species are the nectar sources for most of the predatory wasps, native (small) butterflies and native flies. Useful for erosion control. Horticultural selection B. pilularis: origin from cuttings (1956) Twin Peaks, north coast, San Francisco Co.; introduced into Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden in 1959.