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Dwarf Coyote Bush

Baccharis Pilularis

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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
Dwarf Coyote Bush (Baccharis Pilularis) — scientifically named Baccharis pilularis; its adaptability extends to its resistance to pests and diseases

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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Baccharis Pilularis
Baccharis Pilularis
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Baccharis Pilularis

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