Baccharis pilularis 'Creeping Green'

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

8a-10b

Baccharis pilularis 'Creeping Green' plant details

Baccharis pilularis 'Creeping Green' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and winter white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. 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 'Creeping Green'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and winter
Uses: fragrant, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Baccharis pilularis 'Creeping Green'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus introduction. Found on the windswept Oregon coast, this ground covering, evergreen shrub, to about 3 ft tall x 6 ft wide, has 1/2" dusty green foliage brushed gray-blue and, in late fall to early spring, creamy male flowers. We value this highly, not only for its weed suppression, but it is also a playground for Winter pollinators. Though the difference between fragrance and odor is in the nose of the beholder, these flowers waft the gentle scent of Grandma's attic in the winter breeze, just sayin. Tolerant of summer drought once established, this is good, large scale ground cover for the dry garden in sun to part shade where drainage is good. Frost hardy to the bottom of USDA zone 8.