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California Native Plant

Baccharis piluraris 'Twin Peaks'

Prostrate Coyote Brush or Bush

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        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

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

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:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.