Baccharis pilularis 'Twin Peaks'
Prostrate Coyote Bush, Dwarf Chapar
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
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Fall
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.