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Baccharis pilularis 'Pistol Pancake'

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 30"
W: 60"

planting zones

8a-10a

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Baccharis pilularis 'Pistol Pancake' plant details

Baccharis pilularis 'Pistol Pancake' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In fall and winter cream flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Baccharis pilularis 'Pistol Pancake'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 60 IN wide, 30 IN tall
Flowers: cream blooms in fall and winter
Uses: winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Baccharis pilularis 'Pistol Pancake'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus introduction, from northern Curry County Or. on a windswept bluff sporting many low-growers. In habitat this grew only to about 4" in height by about 3 feet in width; 2.5 ft x 5ft. in garden conditions. Evergreen with fall and winter flowers of light cream are pollinator magnets, this makes and excellent medium scale ground cover or deeper green addition to the blues and golds of the Mediterranean landscape. Summer drought adapted full sun to dappled shade USDA zone 8