Baccharis halimifolia
SEA MYRTLE, GROUNDSEL BUSH
Asteraceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 5-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, heavy frost
4m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early autumn to late autumn

Leaves: grey-green

Ornamental Fruit: fluffy, on females seeds
 
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Baccharis halimifolia
SEA MYRTLE, GROUNDSEL BUSH
Asteraceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 5-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, heavy frost
4m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early autumn to late autumn

Leaves: grey-green

Ornamental Fruit: fluffy, on females seeds


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & coastal designs

Uses: informal screen, border, windbreak

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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