Baccharis pilularis
Dwarf Coyote Bush
Description
The pilularis is a low maintenance, reliable evergreen ground cover. It benefits from pruning in the spring. However, the cottony seeds from the female plant can be messy.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Seascape, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Roadside, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.