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coyote brush

coyote brush

Baccharis pilularis

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 7bZone 11b

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A vigorous California native shrub with fine-textured, bright green foliage that produces small white flowers in fall and winter. Highly drought-tolerant and excellent for erosion control and low-maintenance landscapes.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 4–6′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Asteraceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

California native

Native to: California

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

FallWinter

Notable Cultivars

'Twin Peaks' and 'Pigeon Point' are low-growing prostrate selections reaching 1–2 feet tall and spreading 6–8 feet, specifically bred for erosion control and fire-safe gardens.

Companion Planting

Plants well with