dwarf coyote brush
Baccharis pilularis cultivars
Description:
Low-maintenance, weed-smothering groundcover; great for erosion control; male-flowered plant selections provide pollinators with loads of pollen and don't reseed; thrives in any sun exposure; does not need supplemental irrigation in summer shade; as a taller groundcover, its mounding form is great for small garden wildlife; deer resistant.
Native to:
California
Plant Type:
Groundcover
Shrub
Height:
1-2 ft
Width:
10 ft
Flower Color:
White
Yellow
Bloom Period:
January-February
Wildlife Value:
Beneficial Insects
Honey Bees
Hoverflies
Sun Exposure:
Sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight)
Part Shade (best with afternoon shade)
Shade (less than 1 hour of direct sunlight)
Irrigation Needs:
Moderate (deep watering once a week)
Low (deep watering twice a month)
Very Low (deep watering once a month)
Maintenance Needs:
Prune as needed to shape; regenerate old plants by cutting back to a few inches tall in March.