Baccharis pilularis
Dwarf Coyote Brush/Bush, Chaparral
Description
The pilularis is a low maintenance, reliable evergreen groundcover . It benefits from pruning in the spring. However, the cottony seeds from the female plant can be messy. It can be found below 2000 ft. in the Coastal Scrub, Chaparral, and Foothill Woodland communities. -Cornflower Farms
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
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.