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Seepwillow Baccharis

Baccharis salicifolia, Asteraceae

Zones
7–10
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

WindbreakBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator AttractorDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Vanhoutte SpiraeaSpiraea × vanhouttei
Pollinator Sharing
Small-flowered TamariskTamarix parviflora
Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Five-stamen TamariskTamarix pentandra

Five-stamen tamarisk produces allelopathic compounds that inhibit native riparian shrubs like seepwillow baccharis

Uses

Functions

Desert WindbreakRiparian RestorationErosion ControlWildlife Habitat

Medicinal Uses

Anti-InflammatoryRespiratory Ailments

Common Questions

What zones does Seepwillow Baccharis grow in?

Seepwillow Baccharis grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Seepwillow Baccharis?

Good companions for Seepwillow Baccharis include Vanhoutte Spiraea, Small-flowered Tamarisk.

Design guilds with Seepwillow Baccharis and see companion relationships visually.

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