Baccharis X 'Starn' Thompson
Prostrate Coyote Bush
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.
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.