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groundsel tree

groundsel tree

Baccharis halimifolia

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 6bZone 11b

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A fast-growing deciduous shrub with fine, feathery foliage and delicate white to cream flowers in fall. Highly adaptable to coastal and sandy conditions, it attracts beneficial insects and birds.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
6–10′ tall × 6–12′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Asteraceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern and southeastern United States

Native to: Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
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M
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A
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D

Season of Interest

FallWinter

Companion Planting

Plants well with