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    Baccharis 'Centennial'

    Also Known As

    • Baccharis x 'Centennial'
    • Centennial Desert Broom

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 3'-6'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

    Baccharis 'Centennial' plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Baccharis 'Centennial'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Baccharis 'Centennial'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Baccharis 'Centennial' plant

    How to Grow Baccharis 'Centennial'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Baccharis salicifolia

    aka Mule Fat, Mulefat

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6b-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-12'

    Width: 3'-9'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Baccharis salicifolia foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Baccharis articulata

    aka Conyza articulata, Molina articulata, Pingraea articulata

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Baccharis articulata macro by Stan Shebs
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    Baccharis genistelloides

    aka Baccharis crispa, Baccharis genistelloides var. crispa, Baccharis trimera, Conyza genistelloides, Molina trimera

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Baccharis genistelloides foliage by Kurt Stueber
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    Baccharis linearis

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Baccharis linearis form by Penarc
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    Baccharis rhomboidalis

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Baccharis rhomboidalis flower by Penarc
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