Botanical Name: Baccharis pilularis 'Twin Peaks'
Common Name: Twin Peaks baccharis, Prostrate coyote brush Type of Plant: dicot: gr. cover Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a low, mat-forming or prostrate plant, with dense wide-spreading stems; mature plants become more mounded Height 1' - 2' Spread 5' - 10' (12') Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun preferred; become spindly in shaded habitats Soil tolerates a wide range, including alkaline desert sites Hardiness Zones 5-11, 14-24; tolerates interior climate heat Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, oval or rounded, 1/2" - 3/4" long; bright green, with slightly toothed margins; some foliage may drop off during long periods of drought Flowers plants dioecious - both male and female flowers are small, pale creamy white, in tight clusters Fruit a cottony achene (produced only by the female flowers) Propagation: softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: an excellent ground cover for large dry sunny landscape areas, particularly suited for slope plantings; valued for its bright green foliage, soil stabilizing properties and durability under various types of soil conditions; somewhat fire-retardant Landscape Care: Watering little is required after establishment; an occasional dee psoak irrigation in summer improves appearance Fertilizing little needed after establishment Pruning head back strongly every 2-3 years to encourage new growth and eliminate accumulation of dead stems Pests/Diseases spider mites, whitefly Special Conditions/Other have extensive root systems - good for stabilizing slopes Origin: cultivar Family: Asteraceae Notes: |
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