Baccharis X 'Starn' Thompson

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Prostrate Coyote Bush

 
Plant photo of: Baccharis X  'Starn' Thompson
Information by: Green Things        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This mounding evergreen shrub is effective as a long-lived, low-maintenance shrub when planted in masses. It has very small, leathery green leaves closely set along the stems. The inconspicuous male flowers do not produce messy pappus (seed fluff). Reducing irrigations will maintain size. Not long lived. Watch for spider mites. One of the best groundcovers for hot summers.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance

 

Seasonal Interest

Fall

 

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Remember to check your irrigation system at least once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.