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Baccharis pilularis 'Twin Peaks'

Prostrate Coyote Bush

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

Complete with a strong, dense root system which clings attractively to slopes, this makes for an excellent low maintenance ground cover. In addition, it has no messy seeds.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Fall

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Seascape

Accenting Features

Fragrance

Seasonal Interest

Fall

Location Uses

n/a

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.