Dwarf Coyote Bush
Baccharis Pilularis
Overview
The Dwarf Coyote Bush (Baccharis pilularis) is a compact evergreen shrub, ideal for low-maintenance landscapes. Reaching up to 2-3 feet in height and 6-8 feet in width, it presents a dense, mounding growth habit. Its small, glossy green leaves and fluffy white flowers, which bloom in autumn, attract beneficial insects. Drought-tolerant once established and adaptable to various soils, it's perfect for erosion control and as a ground cover in USDA zones 8-10.
Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Medium, Very LowZones 7–10Type Ground cover, ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low, Medium, Very Low
- USDA zones
- 7–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Ground cover, Shrub
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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