Botanical Name: Baccharis pilularis 'Twin Peaks #2'
Common Name: Dwarf coyote brush Type of Plant: dicot/shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a prostrate or low mounding shrub, forming a loose cushiony ground cover habit of growth Height 1' - 3' Spread 4' - 6' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors thrives in full sun; can tolerate inland sites with hot summer climates better than B.p. 'Pigeon Point' Soil tolerates most, including strongly alkaline; prefers good drainage Hardiness hardy (zones 5-11, 14-24): excellent for sunny locations coast to desert Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, tiny (1/4"-1/2" long), oval-obovate; margins irregularly 2-4 toothed; medium green both surfaces Flowers inconspicuous Fruit none (cultivar is a male plant) Propagation: softwood or semi-softwood cuttings Usage: one of the best plants to use as a large-scale ground cover on slopes or open sites with poor soils; facer or low filler in smaller garden sites - useful for foliage textural contrast Landscape Care: Watering little irrigation is needed after establishment in coastal zones; requires periodic deep-soak watering at hot inland sites (10-14 days) Fertilizing none required Pruning head back close to ground if plant becomes too leggy; selectively head back tallest or old woody stems in smaller plantings as needed Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other avoid heavy shade or wet badly-drained locations the species B. pilularis is native to coastal bluffs of Origin: Central California Family: Asteraceae Notes: |
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