Eastern Baccharis

Baccharis halimifolia, Asteraceae

Zones

5–10

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

WindbreakBeneficial Insect HabitatDynamic AccumulatorMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (established)Moderate (seedling)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Red EscalloniaEscallonia rubra

Pollinator Sharing

Matted Sea LavenderLimonium bellidifolium

Wind Protection

Sea PurslaneAtriplex portulacoides

Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Seacoast AngelicaAngelica lucida

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Eastern Silvery AsterSymphyotrichum concolor

Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Hollyleaf CherryPrunus ilicifolia

Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

African TamariskTamarix africana

African tamarisk produces allelopathic compounds and monopolizes water, inhibiting native baccharis species

Maryland Golden AsterHeterotheca mariana

Baccharis produces allelopathic compounds that inhibit nearby asteraceae

Goldilocks AsterAster linosyris

Baccharis allelopathic effects particularly strong against other asteraceae

Uses

Functions

Coastal WindbreakSalt TolerancePioneer SpeciesWildlife Corridor

Medicinal Uses

Anti-InflammatoryWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Eastern Baccharis grow in?

Eastern Baccharis grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Eastern Baccharis?

Good companions for Eastern Baccharis include Red Escallonia, Matted Sea Lavender, Sea Purslane, Seacoast Angelica, Eastern Silvery Aster.

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